Location: Maghull
Care Home: Damfield Gardens
Pay: £12.26 per hour
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (3 days on, 3 days off)
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Laundry Assistant to join our housekeeping team at Damfield Gardens Care Home. In this role, you will provide a high-quality laundry service for residents while helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You will play an important part in ensuring residents’ clothing and linen are cared for with dignity, respect, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Wash, dry, iron, fold, and return residents’ clothing and care home linen according to fabric care instructions.
- Follow individual care plans where residents have specific laundry requirements.
- Keep the laundry area clean, organised, and compliant with cleaning schedules and infection control standards.
- Label residents’ clothing and ensure all items are returned to the correct resident promptly.
- Handle residents’ belongings with care while maintaining confidentiality, dignity, and privacy.
- Operate laundry equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance issues to the Caretaker or Home Manager.
- Follow Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention and Control, and all relevant care home policies and procedures.
- Respond quickly to spills and maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the home.
- Work closely with the housekeeping team, attend training sessions, and contribute positively to team meetings.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, dependable, and punctual.
- Well organised with good time management skills.
- Able to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.
- Committed to delivering high standards of cleanliness and resident care.
- Comfortable using laundry and cleaning equipment.
- Knowledgeable about COSHH and infection prevention procedures.
- Able to carry out basic sewing repairs.
- In possession of basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Experienced in a similar role (preferred but not essential).
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of £12.26 per hour.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Regular supervision meetings with your Line Manager every two months.
- The opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents every day.