Housekeeping Assistant - Bank in Kenton inKenton PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
The role of Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry in the care home. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team, ensuring that the residents' living spaces and communal areas are well-presented and maintained. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents while working in a supportive and caring environment.

Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with the instructions provided, demonstrating a good understanding of cleaning requirements for different surfaces and materials. You will also ensure that residents are treated with dignity and respect, and that their personal space and belongings are respected at all times. The role requires a compassionate and flexible approach, as you may be called upon to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

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 creating a supportive and inspiring environment for both residents and employees, where people feel valued and empowered. Avery Healthcare takes pride in offering exceptional care across its growing network of over 100 homes, and is the preferred choice for both residents and team members.

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Date posted
28 October 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£12.22 an hour

Contract
Bank

Working pattern
Flexible working

Reference number
1414419705

Job location
sAvery HealthcareKentonHA3 9UY

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, 7.00 am -16.00 pm Monday to SundayAt 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 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

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: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.

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Qualifications
EssentialThe ideal candidate for this role should have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly in relation to Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.

Experience
of cleaning laundry in a public setting is also desirable. Additionally, the successful applicant should demonstrate compassion and a commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services to the 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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