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Housekeeping AssistantNHS

Littleover, DE23 6DL Permanent £12.72
Posted 16 September 2026 Closing date 7 October 2026
Peartree Rail Station (1.6 miles, direct) Duffield (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway) (5.6 miles, direct) Egginton Road (5.8 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 Middleton Lodge Care Home in Derby. 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 our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained. Other responsibilities will 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you'll be supported in making a positive impact on residents' lives. Working as part of a team, you'll ensure cleanliness and laundry standards are met in the home, operating according to standard procedures to maintain hotel-level service standards. Responsibilities include carrying out cleaning duties as per instructions, understanding the cleaning requirements for various surfaces, and ensuring residents' dignity and personal space are respected. Avery promotes a culture of respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, providing a supportive environment where you can develop your career while making a difference every day.

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 Middleton Lodge Care Home in Derby. 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 leading luxury elderly care providers, committed to enriching lives and creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With over 100 care homes, Avery focuses on delivering exceptional care, ensuring their team feels valued and empowered. The company's vision, 'creating meaningful lives together,' reflects its dedication to providing a supportive and inspiring environment. Avery celebrates and supports its teams, promoting a culture of respect, compassion, and a commitment to high-quality care, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members.

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