Housekeeping Assistant in Downham Market inDownham Market PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful

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s for their residents and employees, building a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry in the home, working as part of a team to ensure that hotel service standards are met. Your duties will include carrying out cleaning tasks, understanding the requirements of different surfaces and materials, and treating all residents with dignity and respect.

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Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating meaningful lives together for their residents and team members, offering a supportive and inspiring work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

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Date posted
28 October 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£12.23 an hour

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
1414851Job location
sAvery HealthcareDownham MarketPE38 9LJ

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Package Description:Shift

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: Two part-time positions available. In week one, the schedule is four days; in week two, three.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

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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.

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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

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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 should have knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. You should also have

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in cleaning laundry in a public setting and demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services to residents.

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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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