Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Winchester Heights Care Home in Winchester, Hampshire. You will join a dedicated team, delivering high standards of cleanliness and laundry, following our SOPs and hotel service levels to support residents and colleagues.

The role requires a DBS disclosure and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven culture that recognises hard work, with opportunities to grow within

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping/laundry services for residents.
• Ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understanding cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials.
• Ensuring residents are treated with dignity and respect and their personal space and belongings are respected.
• Operate according to standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Cleaning

Job description

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Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/215838/6880

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Bank

£12.75 per hour

Total vacant hours:

0

Location:

Winchester Heights Care Home, Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire

Closing Date:

26/10/2026

Job Category:

Region / Division:

South Division

Job Introduction

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 at Winchester Heights Care Home in Winchester, Hampshire. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asHousekeepingAssistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry aremaintainedin the home. You willoperateaccording to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards aremaintained.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Carrying out all cleaning dutiesin accordance withworksheetinstructions.


• Understandingthe 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.

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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 candidatemusthave:

• 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:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.


• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.