Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Highgate Care; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Domestic/Laundry Assistant at our Stockport location. You will handle laundry duties, cleaning tasks, and support residents with daily activities in a compassionate, person-centred environment.

We offer permanent roles with flexible full-time or part-time hours, training opportunities, and a welcoming team that values kindness and respect for older people.

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient and caring approach to residents.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry and iron laundry items safely.
• Label and sort personal laundry.
• Clean designated areas to hygiene standards.
• Restock supplies and report issues.
• Support residents with daily activities as needed.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Reliable

Flexible

Team player

Job description

Job Description

Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Location

Cheadle Grange, 263a Edgeley Road, Stockport

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time and part time hours available (includes occasional evenings and weekends)

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

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.