Housekeeping AssistantNHS

Job summary

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will help provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment that supports the wellbeing of residents, visitors and colleagues. Working as part of the Hospitality team, you will carry out a range of housekeeping duties, including cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas, supporting laundry services where required, and following infection prevention and control procedures. You will ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the home while treating residents with dignity, respect and compassion. Your work will make a valuable contribution to creating a welcoming environment where people feel at home, making this an ideal role for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work and enjoys working as part of a caring and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

If you enjoy creating clean, welcoming environments and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love you to join our team as a Housekeeping Assistant. In this rewarding role, you'll help maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene, support laundry services and contribute to a safe, comfortable environment where residents can thrive. You'll work alongside friendly colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding care and hospitality. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, good attention to detail and a strong work ethic. Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you succeed in your role.

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Hospitality team. This role may include some weekend working.

The role of Housekeeping Assistant will involve the delivery of Hospitality Services within our Campus, Care Homes, and Community Centres to excellent standards.

This position is to work 21 hours per week - 7.30am - 3pm.

What you will be doing You will have a key role ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our service users, creating an inviting and pleasant environment. You will:

• Deliver housekeeping activities to the highest standard, ensuring that cleanliness levels are maintained across Jewish Care
• Ensure safe and hygienic working practices are delivered
• Support the wider hospitality teams with events and festivals.
• Provide support with laundry duties, including distribution, washing, ironing, and preparation.
• Ensure Infection Control procedures are followed
• Inspect, monitor, record, and report, products, appliances, and consumables that are required
• Ensuring general waste, both clinical and recycling, is disposed of in accordance with the Waste Disposal Policy.
• Reporting any hazards or maintenance issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience working within a housekeeping environment, working both independently and within a team.
• COSHH training and Current Accredited Infection Control Certificate or willingness to be trained
• Cleaning experience in similar environment with a commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Understanding of the challenges and sensitivity required to support vulnerable people

About us

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, we support thousands of older people, families, and individuals through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, community services, mental health support, and social work. Our services are built around dignity, compassion, and inclusion, creating environments where people can live meaningful lives. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering outstanding care while investing in our colleagues through training, development, and a supportive working environment. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping us maintain high-quality environments where residents feel safe, comfortable and respected. We recognise the value of every colleague and are committed to providing opportunities for learning, development and career progression within a collaborative and inclusive organisation dedicated to making a positive difference every day.