Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Watford-House-Care-Home; Hague Bar; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a FT)

Job summary

Watford House Care Home in the High Peak area seeks a Domestic/Laundry Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents. You will clean rooms, bathrooms and communal areas and help with laundry, ensuring hygiene and presentation are consistently high.

The role is part-time, 24 hours per week, with alternate weekends. DBS paid, pension and uniform provided. A positive, reliable approach and teamwork are valued, with independence encouraged where appropriate.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable approach.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard of hygiene.
• Support laundry services and handle residents' belongings with care.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and cleaning procedures.
• Contribute to a well organised, respectful and comfortable environment.
• Work alternate weekends as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Infection control knowledge

Job description

Our residential home is in the beautiful High Peak, providing high quality Residential, Respite and Dementia care for 36-residents.

Domestic Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 24 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Domestic/Laundry Assistant, you will play an essential role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment that supports wellbeing, dignity and comfort. This is a hands on role where your attention to detail and high standards will have a direct impact on daily life.

You will be responsible for cleaning residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring all spaces are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and presentation. You will also support laundry services, helping to ensure personal belongings are handled with care and returned correctly.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow infection control, health and safety and cleaning procedures, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and in line with required standards. Your role will contribute to a well organised, respectful and comfortable environment for everyone.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About us

Watford House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.