About this role
Job summary Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join their team at Greensand House Care Home in Redhill. This permanent position offers a supportive working environment where employees are celebrated and supported for their hard work. The role emphasizes the positive impact of housekeeping staff on residents lives, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth within a caring environment. Avery Healthcare values respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care, striving to create meaningful experiences for both residents and employees within their extensive network of luxury elderly care homes.
Main duties of the job As a Housekeeping Assistant at Greensand House Care Home, your duties will include working as part of a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry. You will follow standard operating procedures to ensure that hotel service standards are maintained. Key responsibilities include performing cleaning duties according to worksheet instructions, understanding cleaning requirements for various surfaces, respecting residents and their personal spaces, and maintaining all areas in good condition. The role requires knowledge of Health and Safety protocols, experience in public laundry cleaning, and the ability to be flexible in responsibilities.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for both residents and employees. With a focus on creating meaningful lives together, Avery Healthcare offers over 100 homes nationwide, where the later years of life are just as enriching as any other. Averys culture is built on respect, support, and a commitment to exceptional care, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members. Employees at Avery feel valued and empowered, contributing to an inspiring workplace atmosphere.
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 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 at Greensand House Care Home in Redhill. 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 should possess knowledge of Health and Safety practices, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting is essential. The candidate should demonstrate compassion, commitment, and flexibility to deliver high-quality housekeeping/laundry services.
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
Redhill
RH1 5BA
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)