Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Bridge Oak; Thirsk; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes is seeking a dedicated Domestic/Laundry Assistant for Hambleton Grange Care Home in Thirsk. This part-time, permanent role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards and ensuring a warm, homely environment for residents and families.

You will handle laundry and domestic duties across the home, with training provided. Shifts include some weekends and bank holidays, in a caring, supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and positive demeanor.
• Reliable and well-organised with pride in work.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to a clean, safe and respectful care environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry and distribute residents' laundry; label and manage items.
• Clean rooms and communal areas; restock supplies and follow infection control procedures.
• Report faults and hazards; maintain a welcoming, homely environment for residents.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Organised

Team player

Flexible shifts

Dignity & respect

Job description

Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Location: Hambleton Grange Care Home, Thirsk
Job Type: Permanent, Part time 21 hours x2
Salary: Competitive (discussed at interview)
Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home

At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It's about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.

Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important role in making this vision a reality.

We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Domestic/Laundry Assistant to join our team at Hambleton Grange Care Home in Thirsk. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and helping create a comfortable, homely environment for our residents.

Located in the charming market town of Thirsk, Hambleton Grange Care Home provides high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care. As a Domestic/Laundry Assistant, you'll play an essential role in ensuring our home remains clean, welcoming and safe for residents, families, visitors and colleagues.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Domestic/Laundry Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting residents' wellbeing by maintaining exceptional housekeeping and laundry standards throughout the home.

Laundry Duties

• Collecting, sorting and processing residents' clothing, bedding, towels and other laundry items.
• Operating washing machines, dryers and ironing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Folding, ironing and distributing clean laundry to the appropriate areas.
• Ensuring residents' personal clothing is correctly labelled and returned.
• Following infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Monitoring laundry supplies and reporting any equipment faults or maintenance concerns.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe laundry environment.

Domestic Duties

• Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, lounges, dining rooms, corridors and communal areas.
• Vacuuming, dusting, mopping and sanitising surfaces to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Emptying waste bins and ensuring waste is disposed of safely and appropriately.
• Replenishing supplies such as toiletries, hand soap, paper products and cleaning materials.
• Following cleaning schedules and infection control procedures.
• Reporting maintenance concerns, repairs and potential hazards promptly.
• Supporting the home in maintaining a welcoming, comfortable and homely environment.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and positive.
• Reliable, organised and takes pride in their work.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Passionate about creating a clean, safe and comfortable environment for older people.
• Detail-oriented with high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts, including some weekends and bank holidays.
• Understanding of the importance of dignity, privacy and respect within a care environment.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, laundry, hospitality or a care setting is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join Bridge Oak Care Homes?

When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you'll become part of a supportive organisation that genuinely values both its residents and colleagues.

We offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents' lives every day.
• Supportive leadership and experienced teams.
• A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
• The chance to be part of a care provider committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.