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From the employer's careers site First seen 12 Nov 2026

Housekeeping Assistant

Description

We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant at Wandsworth Common Care Home in London.

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for working as part of a team to ensure 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, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained.

Responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
  • Understanding the 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £12.75 per hour
  • Opportunities for learning and development
  • Supportive and caring work environment

We offer a DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.

Please note that this role will require proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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Skills

Required

  • Health and Safety
  • Moving and Handling techniques
  • Fire Safety
  • COSHH assessments
  • Cleaning laundry

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0034-26-4765

Apply on Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.