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 Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough. 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 accordin

Main duties of the job

The Housekeeping Assistant role at Avery Healthcare involves contributing to a supportive team responsible for maintaining cleanliness and laundry standards at Waterhouse Manor Care Home, Peterborough. This role is critical in positively impacting residents lives everyday, embodying compassion and dedication. Responsibilities include following specific worksheet instructions for cleaning tasks, understanding various cleaning requirements for different surfaces, ensuring all areas are presented well and maintained in good condition, and treating residents with dignity and respect. Besides cleaning, applicants must demonstrate adaptability to take on additional responsibilities when needed. The position requires knowledge in Health and Safety practices, experience in laundry services within public settings, and a commitment to high-quality housekeeping service. Avery Healthcare emphasizes a culture that values respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care and offers opportunities for career development.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, celebrated for creating enriching experiences and meaningful lives for both residents and employees. With over 100 homes under its belt, Averys mission is creating meaningful lives together, which translates into a supportive, inspiring workplace where staff are valued and empowered. Avery is committed to ensuring that the later years of life are as fulfilling as any other, fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and community. Avery stands out due to its award-winning team providing exceptional care and a nurturing environment. Focusing on enriching the lives of residents, Avery places great emphasis on professionalism, dedication, and personal growth, while offering immense opportunities for career and personal development within a vibrant, dynamic work environment. The company takes pride in being both a preferred choice among residents and a great place to work for team members across the nation.

Details

• Date posted: 18 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.71 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1518254130
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Peterborough, PE7 8SJ, 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 Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough. 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.