Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

NHS; Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion and commitment while respecting residents' dignity. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of health and safety, experience in cleaning, and the ability to be adaptive. Great opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Experience in a public setting cleaning laundry.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry.
• Carry out cleaning duties as per instructions.
• Respect residents' personal space and belongings.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience of cleaning laundry

Compassion and commitment

Ability to adapt and be flexible

Job description

This role as a Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment, making a positive impact on residents' lives every day. The successful candidate will be part of a close-knit team, valuing respect, compassion, and exceptional care.

Job responsibilities

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry in the home. This includes carrying out cleaning duties, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings, and ensuring residents are treated with dignity and respect. The role requires knowledge of health and safety, experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting, and the ability to be adaptive and flexible.

Other responsibilities will include:

• 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 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 passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, offering a supportive and inspiring environment where team members feel valued and empowered.

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Additional requirements

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS 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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.