Housekeeping Assistant
About this role
Housekeeping Assistant – Lady Jane Court Care Home
Hourly Rate: £12.72 per hour
Location: Lady Jane Court Care Home, Leicester, LE2 8PP
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Closing Date: 22 September 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join the award-winning team at Lady Jane Court Care Home, operated by Avery Healthcare. Working collaboratively as part of a close-knit team, you will ensure high standards of cleanliness and laundry are consistently maintained throughout the home, upholding exceptional hotel-level service standards while keeping residents' environments pristine and welcoming.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out all daily cleaning and laundry duties strictly in accordance with worksheet instructions and standard operating procedures.
Understand the specific cleaning requirements of various surfaces, floor coverings, and textiles, alongside the proper application of cleaning materials.
Maintain a well-presented, safe, and pleasant environment across all areas of the care home.
Ensure all residents are treated with utmost dignity and respect, always safeguarding their personal space and belongings.
Candidate Requirements
Knowledge: Familiarity with essential Health and Safety regulations, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
Experience: Previous experience cleaning or handling laundry within a public setting or similar professional environment.
Attributes: Compassionate, committed to delivering high-quality service, and adaptable with a flexible approach to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. Must 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 be joining a network of over 100 homes united by the vision of "creating meaningful lives together." We celebrate hard work and provide a supportive, empowering environment with continuous learning and career development opportunities.
Additional Requirements
Satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (costs fully covered by Avery Healthcare).
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.