Domestic Assistant (22hrs)

Highgate Care; Scotton; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highgate Care is seeking a Domestic/Laundry Assistant for Rosedale Nursing Home in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. This 22-hour per week, permanent position may include bank shifts. Salary is £12.81 per hour.

The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, with duties spanning laundry and domestic cleaning. We value warmth, reliability, and a positive attitude, and welcome flexible availability across some evenings and weekends.

Formación

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised and reliable.
• Creative and enthusiastic with people skills.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises.
• Launder clothes, linens and other washable items using washing machines and dryers.
• Fold, iron and store laundered items.
• Follow infection control procedures and report maintenance issues.
• Clean designated areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas and kitchens.

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Domestic/Laundry Assistant (22hrs)

BANK available also

Location

Rosedale Nursing Home The Old Vicarage, Catterick Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire,

Job Type

Permanent, BANK

Salary

£12.81ph

Sponsorship

Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Domestic/Laundry Assistant to join the team at Rosedale Nursing Home in Catterick. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Domestic/Laundry Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises and ensure the efficient laundering of clothes, linens, and other washable items. The role contributes to a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Laundry Duties:

• Collect, sort, and wash laundry items (e.g., clothing, bed linen, towels).
• Operate washing machines, dryers, and ironing/pressing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Fold, iron, and store laundered items appropriately.
• Label or identify personal laundry if required.
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed.
• Report any faulty laundry equipment or maintenance issues.

Domestic/Cleaning Duties:

• Clean designated areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and kitchens.
• Vacuum, dust, mop, disinfect surfaces, and remove rubbish as needed.
• Refill supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
• Follow cleaning schedules and procedures in accordance with hygiene and safety standards.
• Notify supervisor of any hazards or repairs needed in the premises.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.