Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

NHS; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in Bracknell is seeking a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant. This role focuses on maintaining high cleanliness standards, ensuring residents' comfort, and requires knowledge of health and safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have experience in cleaning within a public setting, alongside flexibility to adapt to various duties. Competitive pay at £12.22 per hour and flexible working patterns available.

Qualifications

• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and understanding of health and safety.
• Experience in cleaning in a public setting is essential.
• Ability to treat residents with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties as per instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of all areas and respect residents' personal space.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience in cleaning and laundry

Compassion and commitment

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Overview

This Housekeeping Assistant role at Avery Healthcare in Bracknell offers a temporary opportunity to join a caring, supportive team that is committed to providing exceptional care to residents. With a focus on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry, the successful candidate will work collaboratively to ensure the comfort and well-being of the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with instructions, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and materials, and ensuring that all areas are well-presented and maintained. You will also treat residents with dignity and respect, and protect their personal space and belongings. The role requires knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments, as well as experience in cleaning and laundry in a public setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, commitment, and the ability to be adaptive and flexible.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together". They are committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered, and they offer exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.22 an hour

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 1393419003

Job locations

• Avery Healthcare
• Bracknell
• RG12 7AU

Job responsibilities

• Carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

About you

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.