Housekeeping Assistant

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 Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend. 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

Main duties of the job

Avery Healthcare seeks a Housekeeping Assistant dedicated to upholding cleanliness and operational standards. This individual will be part of a dynamic team at Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend, expected to work in tandem to ensure immaculate hygiene standards and resident satisfaction. Daily responsibilities include executing all cleaning duties as per worksheet instructions. Furthermore, the position demands a grasp of cleaning requirements for varied surfaces and the distinct properties of cleaning agents. Ensuring residents' dignity and respect for their personal space is crucial. Candidates should embody values of care, honesty, and accountability. Prior knowledge in Health and Safety, particularly in Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments, is essential. Experience in public laundry settings and the ability to demonstrate compassion while providing exemplary housekeeping services is also required. The role necessitates flexibility and adaptability to manage diverse responsibilities at short notice.

About us

Avery Healthcare, a distinguished name in the UK, is renowned for its expansive network of luxury elderly care homes. The institution emphasizes that life's later years should be as enriching as any other, crafting meaningful experiences for both residents and employees. Avery is proud of its growing network of over 100 homes, where exceptional care is consistently delivered. Central to its ethos is creating meaningful lives together, ensuring an environment where employees feel valued and empowered. As Avery continues to expand, it remains a preferred choice for both residents and team members by fostering a supportive and inspiring environment. This dedication to excellence in care reflects Avery's commitment to maintaining a close-knit team culture that champions respect, compassion, and exceptional care. Join Avery to be a part of an organization where residents and staff both thrive.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.75 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1528860017
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Gravesend, DA12 5AL, 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 Springwood Corner Care Home in Gravesend. 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 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.

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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:

• 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.