Care Home Housekeeper & Laundry – Part-Time (Weekends)

Friends of the Elderly; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Plan

Annual leave

Wellbeing support programmes

Learning and progression opportunities

Retail discounts

Salary advances from salary

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Refer a friend £200 bonus

Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, &

Uniforms provided

Free DBS checks

Job summary

Friends of the Elderly is seeking a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at Friends Place, Calcot, Reading. The role supports high hygiene standards across the care home and laundry operations, with training provided.

Permanent, part-time position at 31.5 hours per week, working days and weekends on a 3-on/3-off pattern. No prior experience required, COSHH knowledge desirable, and basic English/numeracy skills needed.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English and numeracy required.
• COSHH and Health & Safety knowledge would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Keep care home clean and maintain high hygiene standards for residents and staff.
• Run the laundry service and manage general domestic duties.
• Complete online training using digital tools.

Skills

English

Numeracy

Job description

Friends of the Elderly is seeking a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at Friends Place, Calcot, Reading. The role supports high hygiene standards across the care home and laundry operations, with training provided.

Permanent, part-time position at 31.5 hours per week, working days and weekends on a 3-on/3-off pattern. No prior experience required, COSHH knowledge desirable, and basic English/numeracy skills needed.