Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful work

Close-knit team

Descripción de la vacante

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Domestic/Laundry Assistant for Corinthian House Care Home. You will help maintain cleanliness, handle laundry, and support residents with kindness and dignity as part of a small, compassionate team.

The role requires reliability, warmth, and flexibility to cover some evenings and weekends. Previous care experience is a bonus, but your values and customer-focused approach are most important.

Formación

• Warm, approachable personality valued for care delivery.
• Reliability and organisational skills for routine housekeeping and laundry.
• Creativity and enthusiasm to support residents.
• Strong focus on dignity and kindness in elder care.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the home.
• Oversee laundering of clothes, linens, and washable items; operate laundry equipment safely.
• Clean designated areas: bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and communal spaces.
• Refill supplies and follow hygiene/safety procedures.
• Report any hazards or maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Support residents with a kind, person-centred approach.

Conocimientos

Warm personality

Organised

Reliable

Creative

Enthusiastic

People-focused

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Location: Corinthian House Care Home, Green Hill Lane Upper, 65 Green Hill Ln, Wortley

Job Type: Permanent, 30hrs Per week

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 Corinthian House Care Home in Leeds. 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

We’re seeking someone who is:

• 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

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• 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. Be part of our team at Corinthian House Care Homethat makes each day brighter for our residents.