Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

NHS; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees. They are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join their award-winning team in Bagshot.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will work as part of a team to ensure all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained in the home, operating according to Avery's standard operating procedures. Your responsibilities will include carrying out cleaning duties, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings, and treating residents with dignity and respect.

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1264904348

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Bagshot

GU19 5HN

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 we are here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you will be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are 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, you will experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are 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, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Housekeeping Assistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained in the home. You will operate according to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understanding the 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 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.
• 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.

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.