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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Sidcup, DA14 6LF

Salary

£12.75

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 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...

As a Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare, your primary role is to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards at Frognal House Care Home in Sidcup, Kent. You will operate under standard housekeeping and laundry procedures to ensure hotel service standards are met. Responsibilities include performing cleaning duties following worksheet instructions, understanding the cleaning needs of different surfaces and materials, and respecting residents' personal spaces and belongings. Ideal candidates should embody Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behavior. Knowledge of Health and Safety protocols such as Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments is mandatory, alongside experience in public setting laundry cleaning. The role also demands the ability to adapt and cover multiple responsibilities at short notice. A DBS check and proof of UK work eligibility are required, with Avery covering the DBS cost.

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 Frognal House Care Home in Sidcup, Kent. 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 prominent provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. With a mission to make the later years of life fulfilling, Avery is committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. The organization operates over 100 care homes, fostering a supportive environment where team members feel valued and empowered. Avery emphasizes respect, compassion, and dedication to providing exceptional care. The company is dedicated to staff development, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. They value employees who exhibit caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behaviors, making Avery the preferred choice among employees and residents alike.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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 is required. 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 is also necessary.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

18 August 2026

Last checked

19 August 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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