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Housekeeping Assistant - BankNHS

Elstree, WD6 3RG Bank £12.75
Posted 23 September 2026 Closing date 14 October 2026
Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Stanmore Underground Station (1.5 miles, direct) Brunswick Road / Clarendon Road (7.6 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 Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. 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

Main duties of the job

The Housekeeping Assistant position at Avery Healthcare involves being an integral part of a team dedicated to maintaining cleanliness and laundry standards in a home setting. This role requires carrying out cleaning duties according to worksheet instructions, understanding different cleaning requirements for various surfaces, and ensuring that residents' personal spaces and belongings are respected. The Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly in Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments. Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting is required, along with the need to be compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality housekeeping services to residents. Additionally, the role demands adaptability and flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

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 Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. 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 UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. With a focus on supportive and enriching later years of life, Avery operates over 100 homes across the UK, emphasizing respect, compassion, and exceptional care. The organization offers ample opportunities for career growth and development, ensuring that its employees feel valued and empowered every day. At Avery, the goal is to create meaningful lives together, providing a workplace where people love to work and where residents receive outstanding care. This commitment to quality and community is why Avery is a preferred choice for many.

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