Housekeeping Assistant
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Littleover, DE23 4BU
Salary
£12.72
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
15 days left
Job 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 an...
The Housekeeping Assistant role at Avery Healthcare involves working as part of a team to ensure cleanliness and laundry standards are maintained in the home. The position requires you to operate according to standard operating procedures to uphold hotel service standards. Responsibilities include performing all cleaning duties as directed, understanding cleaning requirements of different surfaces, and treating all residents with dignity and respect. Candidates should embody Avery's values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Essential qualifications include knowledge of Health and Safety, experience in public laundry settings, and the ability to be adaptive. A DBS Disclosure check will be required for this role.
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 at Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
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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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:
- 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.
Avery Healthcare is a provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with a focus on creating enriching later years of life for residents and a supportive workplace for staff. The organisation prides itself on offering exceptional care across a network of over 100 homes. It values creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, aligning with its vision of "creating meaningful lives together." Avery fosters a culture of respect, compassion, and dedication to care, striving to build a supportive and inspiring environment where team members feel valued and part of a close-knit community.
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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