Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group; Margate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join their team in Margate. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of cleanliness in the home while treating residents with dignity and respect. Responsibilities include performing cleaning duties, understanding cleaning requirements, and ensuring personal spaces are respected. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and a commitment to delivering exceptional care. Join a supportive environment where your work makes a positive impact.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Supportive working environment

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 service.
• Ability to be adaptive and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understand cleaning requirements for different surfaces and properties of cleaning materials.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and quality in the home.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting

Compassion and commitment

Adaptability and flexibility

Job description

Your focus as Housekeeping Assistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained in the home. You will operate according to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained. 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. 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This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Attached documents To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.

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.

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. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant - Bank at Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you! At Avery, we’re not just a provider; 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.