Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

Job summary

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 Frognal House Care Home in Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Housekeeping Assistant 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 our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry,

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare's Frognal House Care Home in Kent, your role involves working as part of a team to maintain high cleanliness and laundry standards. You will ensure that all cleaning duties are carried out according to worksheet instructions and understand the cleaning requirements of various surfaces and coverings. It's essential to present well-maintained areas, treat all residents with dignity and respect their personal space and belongings. This role requires knowledge of Health and Safety, experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting, and demonstrating compassion and commitment. The position is temporary, offering £12.75 per hour with a salary period based on hours worked. Avery Healthcare emphasizes a supportive environment for career growth, valuing respect, compassion, and exceptional care. A DBS Disclosure check is required, and the cost will be covered by Avery Healthcare. The company values caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable individuals, providing opportunities for learning and development.

About us

Avery Healthcare, a leading name in elderly care, is dedicated to supporting its staff and providing exceptional care to residents. With a network of over 100 homes, Avery emphasizes creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff members. The company values a supportive and inspiring work environment, where team members feel valued and empowered. Avery Healthcare's vision of "creating meaningful lives together" is evident in their commitment to celebrating and supporting their employees every step of the way. The organisation is not only a place where people love to work but also a preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Avery's dedication to exceptional care, coupled with a focus on career growth and development, makes it an ideal workplace for those passionate about making a positive impact in elderly care. The company's culture is built on respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to high-quality care.

Details

• Date posted: 18 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.75 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1518254138
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Sidcup, DA14 6LF, United Kingdom

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 Frognal House Care Home in Kent. 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.

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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

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.