Housekeeping Assistant
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Braintree, CM7 5SEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£12.75
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
16 days leftJob 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 position of Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the care and maintenance of the residents' environment. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be part of a team dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry within the care home. You will follow the established procedures and ensure hotel service standards are upheld. Your responsibilities include carrying out cleaning duties as per instructions, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces, ensuring resident spaces are well-maintained, and treating residents with dignity and respect. Avery Healthcare values compassion, dedication, and a commitment to exceptional care. Opportunities for growth, learning, and career development are part of the work culture, embedded within an environment that appreciates and respects its members.
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 Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. 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 will operate according to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. Their care homes are designed to enrich the later years of life of their residents, providing meaningful experiences within a supportive environment. The organisation is rooted in values of compassion, respect, and building a sense of community among both residents and staff. Avery Healthcare places emphasis on creating spaces where team members feel valued and empowered every day, aligning with their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. With a growing network of over 100 homes, they are dedicated to exceptional care, providing high-quality services across the board and maintaining a culture where employees thrive.
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments; Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting; Demonstrated compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping and laundry services; Flexibility to cover various responsibilities on short notice.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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