Housekeeping Assistant
About this role
Housekeeping Assistant – Elvy Court Care Home
Hourly Rate: £12.75 to £13.75 per hour
Location: Elvy Court Care Home, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QA
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join the award-winning team at Elvy Court Care Home, operated by Avery Healthcare. In this vital role, you will work collaboratively as part of our housekeeping and laundry team to ensure that exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and hotel-level service are maintained throughout the home.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out all cleaning and laundry duties in strict accordance with worksheet instructions and standard operating procedures.
Understand the specific cleaning requirements of various surfaces and coverings, as well as the proper use of cleaning materials to keep all areas well-presented and maintained in pristine condition.
Ensure that all residents are treated with utmost dignity and respect, always safeguarding their personal space and belongings.
Candidate Requirements
Experience: Previous experience of cleaning and handling laundry in a public setting.
Knowledge & Skills: Solid awareness of Health and Safety regulations, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
Attributes: Compassion, a commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services, and the adaptability to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. You must consistently live by our core values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.
Company Benefits & Culture
As part of Avery Healthcare—one of the UK's leading luxury elderly care providers—you will join a network of over 100 homes united under the vision of "creating meaningful lives together." We celebrate hard work and provide an inspiring, supportive environment with continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
Additional Requirements
Satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (costs fully covered by Avery Healthcare).
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.