Domestic / Laundry Assistant

Westgate Healthcare; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working options

Training and professional development

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare in Hertfordshire is seeking a proactive Domestic / Laundry Assistant to join our family. You will clean rooms, maintain supplies and support our elderly residents with care, compassion and respect.

Hours are 37.5 per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm, over 5 shifts in 7, with weekend flexibility. We offer competitive pay, induction and development, and a supportive, values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team with a caring nature and positive attitude.
• Understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Clean all assigned rooms, paying close attention to surfaces, floors and en-suite bathrooms.
• Maintain and replenish cleaning products.
• Ensure equipment is clean, well maintained and stored properly.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures and company standards for quality and infection control.
• Ensure public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all times.
• Report maintenance issues promptly and follow up as required.
• Participate in comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Care and compassion

COSHH/Health & Safety

Job description

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a pro-active and positive Domestic / Laundry Assistants to join our family. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

About The Role

37.5 hours per week

8:00am to 4:00pm, covering 5 shifts over 7, must be flexible to cover alternate weekends

Why Work at Westgate?

We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you’ll have access to:

• Competitive pay rates, with enhanced rates for weekend working.
• Equal pay for young workers — colleagues under 25 are paid the same rate as staff aged 25+.
• Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.
• Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.
• Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 for a successful referral.
• Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.
• Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.
• A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands-on support within the home.
• Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

About the role:

• To clean all assigned rooms, paying close attention to all surfaces, floors and en-suite bathrooms
• Maintain and replenish all cleaning products
• Ensure that all equipment is clean, well maintained and stored properly
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures, ensuring that all company operational standards are met in line with quality, cleanliness, infection control, health and safety and business needs
• Ensure that all public areas and staff facilities meet company standards at all times
• Ensure that all maintenance issues are reported immediately and followed up as required
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential

About The Company

At Westgate Healthcare, we have been providing high-quality care since the early 1990s, growing from a single home into a well-respected group across Hertfordshire, Essex, Buckinghamshire and London.

We offer a wide range of services including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care and palliative support, tailored to meet the needs of each individual.

Our homes are designed to provide comfort, safety and a strong sense of community, while our teams work closely with families and healthcare partners to deliver person-centred care plans.

As a family-owned organisation, we take pride in maintaining a personal, values-driven approach where residents and staff are treated with respect and understanding

Company Culture

Our culture is built on care, respect and teamwork.

We believe that the quality of our care starts with the people who deliver it, which is why we focus on creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.

At Westgate Healthcare, every colleague plays a vital role — from care staff to chefs, maintenance teams and management — working together to enhance residents’ quality of life.

We encourage continuous learning, open communication and shared responsibility, ensuring that our teams feel confident, valued and empowered.

Being a family-run organisation, we maintain a close-knitted feel where people are recognised for their contribution and supported to succeed.

Company Benefits

We are committed to supporting our team with a strong and rewarding benefits package.

At Westgate Healthcare, you’ll receive competitive pay, flexible working options and access to ongoing training and professional development.

We provide opportunities to progress your career across our homes, supported by experienced leadership and structured training programmes.

Our teams benefit from working in modern, well-equipped care environments, with a strong emphasis on safety, wellbeing and collaboration.

Most importantly, we offer the chance to do meaningful work, where you can make a real difference in people’s lives every day — supported by a team that values and respects you.

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