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Housekeeping AssistantNHS

Northampton, NN3 6QP Permanent £12.72
Posted 26 October 2026 Closing date 16 November 2026
Checked 7 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 21 days · 16 Nov 2026
Northampton Rail Station (2.6 miles, direct) Wansford (Nene Valley Railway) (29.1 miles, direct) Northampton Bus Interchange (2.3 miles, direct)

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 Squires Mews Care Home in Northampton. 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 ou

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting our staff who care for our residents. We appreciate the hard work of our teams and celebrate and support you every step of the way. By joining us, you will be positively impacting residents' lives daily with your compassion and dedication. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and development. Our close-knit team values respect, compassion, and a committed dedication to exceptional care. We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant at Squires Mews Care Home. This role involves working as part of a team, maintaining cleanliness and laundry standards, and adhering to standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include understanding cleaning requirements, ensuring areas are well maintained, and treating residents with dignity and respect. We're looking for candidates with knowledge of Health and Safety, experience in laundry cleaning, and a compassionate approach to high-quality service delivery.

Job description

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 Squires Mews Care Home in Northampton. 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

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.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are committed to providing an environment where the later years of life are as enriching as any other. Our vision is 'creating meaningful lives together,' and we are passionate about offering exceptional care across over 100 homes in our growing network. Avery focuses on creating meaningful experiences for both our residents and our team, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment. Employees at Avery feel valued and empowered, which contributes to the company's distinction as a preferred choice for both residents and staff. Our dedication to maintaining high standards and nurturing our teams ensures that Avery Healthcare remains a prominent player in the care home industry.

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