Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Housekeeping Assistant

The closing date is 06 October 2025

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Job summary

The role of Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare is to ensure the maintenance of high standards of cleanliness and laundry services in the care home. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver exceptional housekeeping and laundry services, demonstrating compassion and commitment to the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant, your primary responsibilities will include carrying out all cleaning duties according to set instructions, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and materials, and ensuring that residents' personal spaces and belongings are always respected. You will also be expected to have knowledge of health and safety, particularly in areas such as moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting and the ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice are also desirable.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. The company is committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered, and where residents receive exceptional care. With over 100 homes across the country, Avery Healthcare is dedicated to building a culture that celebrates respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1358506144

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: maternity cover, 7.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

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. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

.

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 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: maternity cover, 7.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

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. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

.

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for this Housekeeping Assistant role should have knowledge of health and safety, particularly in areas such as moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting and the ability to demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping and laundry services to residents are also important.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for this Housekeeping Assistant role should have knowledge of health and safety, particularly in areas such as moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting and the ability to demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping and laundry services to residents are also important.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Avery Healthcare

Recruitment@averyhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1358506144

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


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