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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Winchester, SO22 5JHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£12.75

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 October 2026

6 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 role of Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare involves making a positive impact on residents' lives through compassion and dedication. The assistant is expected to work as part of a team, maintaining cleanliness and laundry standards in the facility. Adherence to standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry is crucial, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained. Responsibilities include executing all cleaning duties according to worksheet instructions, understanding the cleaning requirements for different surfaces and the properties of cleaning materials, and ensuring that all areas are well-presented. Additionally, residents must be treated with dignity, with their personal space and belongings respected at all times.

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 Winchester Heights Care Home in Winchester, Hampshire. 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.

  • 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:

  • 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 across the UK. They believe in supporting their teams and celebrating their hard work and effort in caring for residents. Avery offers a caring and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development. Their culture fosters respect, compassion, and exceptional care. Avery is passionate about ensuring that the later years of life are enriching for residents and enjoyable for staff. They operate more than 100 care homes, creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day, aligning with their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'.

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate must have knowledge of Health and Safety, especially in Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting, demonstration of compassion, and commitment to high-quality service delivery are also essential. Flexibility in covering a range of responsibilities at short notice is important.

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

2 October 2026

Last checked

6 October 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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