Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Bushey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant in Bushey to maintain cleanliness and respect for residents in a luxury care home. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and dedicated, ensuring high standards of housekeeping and laundry services. Responsibilities include completing cleaning tasks as per instructions and understanding the unique needs of various surfaces. Opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Compassionate and committed to high-quality housekeeping/laundry service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties according to worksheet instructions.
• Understand cleaning requirements of different surfaces.
• Respect residents' personal space and belongings.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience in public cleaning settings

Compassion and commitment to service

Ability to be adaptive and flexible

Job description

This Housekeeping Assistant role at Avery Healthcare is an opportunity to join a supportive, caring team and make a positive impact on the lives of residents in a luxury elderly care home. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry, while treating residents with dignity and respect.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will work as part of a team to ensure all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained in the home. You will follow standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, maintaining hotel service standards. Other responsibilities include carrying out cleaning duties, understanding cleaning requirements for different surfaces, and respecting residents’ personal space and belongings.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:
Shift Details: 8 am to 4 pm

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career.

• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understand the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensure 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Required certifications

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

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.

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