Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

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

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a temporary Housekeeping Assistant to ensure high standards of cleanliness and laundry in their facilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of health and safety, a commitment to providing quality service, and the ability to adapt to various responsibilities. This role offers flexible working patterns in a supportive team 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 housekeeping/laundry service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understand cleaning requirements of different surfaces.
• Ensure all residents are treated with dignity and respect.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting

Demonstrate compassion

Adaptability

Job description

Job summary

This is a temporary Housekeeping Assistant role at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry in the care home, while treating residents with dignity and respect.

Main duties

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be part of a team responsible for ensuring all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained in the care home. You will follow standard operating procedures to maintain hotel-level service standards. Your responsibilities will include carrying out cleaning duties, understanding cleaning requirements for different surfaces, and respecting residents' personal space and belongings.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. Avery has a growing network of over 100 homes and provides exceptional care in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Details

Date posted: 12 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.22 an hour

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 1402246190

Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Kents Hill, MK7 6JD

Job responsibilities

Package Description: 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. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role

Your focus as a 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.

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.

Other requirements

• 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.