Job summary Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees.
The Housekeeping Assistant role is crucial in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and laundry services that contribute to the exceptional care Avery is known for.
Main duties of the job As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated team responsible for ensuring all areas of the care home are well-presented and maintained.
Your duties will include carrying out cleaning tasks, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces, and treating residents with the utmost dignity and respect.
The role requires knowledge of health and safety, particularly in areas like moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting is also preferred.
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'.
They are committed to offering exceptional care and support, not only to their residents but also to their passionate and hardworking team members.
Avery aims to create a positive, supportive, and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
Job description 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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the 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 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 ROLEYour 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 YOUTo 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 AVERYAt 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 should have knowledge of health and safety, particularly in areas like moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting and a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services are also preferred.