NHS

Housekeeping Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationSidcup/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: L0034-25-2041?language=en&page=355&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      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 committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

      Main duties of the job

      As a Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry in the care home. You will work as part of a team to ensure that all areas are well-presented and that residents are treated with dignity and respect.

      About us

      Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, and they offer exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes.

      Details

      Date posted

      04 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £12.25 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      1315585558

      Job locations

      Avery Healthcare

      Sidcup

      DA14 6LF


      Job description

      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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were 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, wed 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 will operate according to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained.

      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.

      .

      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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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.
      This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.
      Job description

      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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were 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, wed 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 will operate according to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained.

      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.

      .

      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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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.
      This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • To succeed in this role, you will need knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. You should also have experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting and demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services to residents.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • To succeed in this role, you will need knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. You should also have experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting and demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services to residents.

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

      Address

      Avery Healthcare

      Sidcup

      DA14 6LF


      Employer's website

      https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

      Address

      Avery Healthcare

      Sidcup

      DA14 6LF


      Employer's website

      https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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