Housekeeping Assistant in Bexleyheath inBexleyheath PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
This role as a Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare in Bexleyheath offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents through providing high-quality cleaning and laundry services in a supportive and caring environment. The successful candidate will be part of a close-knit team and have the chance to grow and develop their skills.

Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeping Assistant, your focus 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 the company's standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, maintaining hotel service standards. Responsibilities will include carrying out cleaning duties, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings, and treating residents with dignity and respect.

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 passionate about creating enriching

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s for both residents and employees, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare is committed to building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

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Date posted
04 November 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£12.25 an hour

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
1419497483

Job location
sAvery HealthcareBexleyheathDA7 4BE

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Job responsibilities
Package Description:Shift

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- Day ShiftsAt 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 ROLEYour focus asHousekeepingAssistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry aremaintainedin the home.You will operate according to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained.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

Experience
s 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:A DBS 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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

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Qualifications
EssentialTo succeed in this role, you will need knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments, as well as

Experience
of cleaning laundry in a public setting. You should also demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents, and the ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

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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

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