Housekeeping Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a warm and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant - Bank to join their team at Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and laundry standards, working collaboratively in a supportive environment, and respecting the dignity of residents. Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable about health and safety measures and demonstrate compassion in their work. Opportunities for personal growth and development are available within their award-winning team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety standards, particularly Moving and Handling techniques.
• Experience in cleaning laundry within a public setting.
• Ability to deliver high-quality housekeeping and laundry services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and laundry standards are maintained.
• Carry out cleaning duties as per worksheet instructions.
• Respect residents' personal space and belongings.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting

Compassion and commitment to housekeeping service

Adaptability and flexibility

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant - Bank at Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d 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.

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, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re 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:

• A DBS 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.

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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/4121
• Contract Type Bank
• Closing Date 24 February, 2026
• Job Category Housekeeping
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Merlin Court Care Home, The Common, Marlborough, Wiltshire, United Kingdom