Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Highgate Care; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Training & progression

Supportive workplace

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Domestic/Laundry Assistant at The Grange, Darlington DL1 3PT. The role centers on maintaining cleanliness and efficiently laundering textiles to support residents’ comfort and dignity.

You will join a small, compassionate team, handling laundry, cleaning duties, and adhering to infection control procedures. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Prior care experience is a bonus, but values and attitude are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised and reliable in a care setting.
• Creative and enthusiastic with ability to motivate others.
• Passionate about enhancing quality of life for older people.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Launder clothes, linens and other washable items safely and efficiently.
• Clean designated areas including bedrooms, bathrooms and communal spaces.
• Follow infection control procedures and report any maintenance issues.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creative

Passionate about older people

Flexible evenings/weekends

Care setting experience (bonus)

Job description

Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Location: The Grange, Darlington DL1 3PT

Job Type: Permanent,

Salary: £12.71

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:

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.