Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Wigan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weekly pay

Annual leave 28 days

Induction training

DBS check paid

Free uniform

Career development

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes at Deanwood Manor in Wigan is seeking a Domestic/Laundry Assistant to join a friendly team. The role is 22 hours per week with 7am–6pm shifts on a rota basis, including alternate weekends. A DBS check is required and sponsorship is not available.

You will help with cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a welcoming environment, while labeling garments and supporting residents with kindness and respect. Full induction training provided in a family-run care home.

Qualifications

• Previous domestic or housekeeping experience.
• Understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and use initiative.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily cleaning schedules throughout the care home.
• Hoover, dust, polish and mop floors.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assist with laundry including washing, drying and ironing.
• Label and care for residents’ clothing and bedding.
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Support residents with kindness, dignity and respect.

Skills

Domestic/Housekeeping experience

Time management

Organisational skills

Initiative

Team player

Job description

Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Deanwood Manor, Wigan

22 hours per week – 7am – 6pm shifts – rota basis with alternate weekend availability required

Looking for a rewarding role where your attention to detail and caring nature can make a real difference every day?

At Dovehaven, we know that a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment plays an important part in helping residents feel safe, valued, and at home. We’re looking for a reliable and compassionate Domestic/Laundry Assistant to join our friendly team at Deanwood Manor.

Why People Choose This Role

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• A rewarding role where your work truly matters
• Fully paid induction training
• Stable hours on a rota basis
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents’ daily lives
• Ongoing support and development within a family-run care organisation

About Deanwood Manor

Dean Wood Manor is a care home that provides long-term facilities for up to 50 elderly residents, as well as specialising in meeting the needs of dementia sufferers, who are able to maintain as interesting and active a lifestyle as possible under the home's care and guidance.

Take a look at the home:

https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/dean-wood-manor

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Domestic / Laundry Assistant, you’ll play an important role in ensuring residents enjoy a clean, safe, and comfortable environment every day. This includes:

• Following daily cleaning schedules throughout the care home
• Hoovering, dusting, polishing, and mopping floors
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Assisting with laundry, including washing, drying, and ironing
• Ensuring residents’ clothing and bedding are labelled and cared for correctly
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a welcoming environment
• Supporting residents with kindness, dignity, and respect

What Matters Most

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of creating a comfortable home environment for residents.

The right person will be:

• Caring, friendly, and approachable
• Dependable and flexible
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Compassionate towards elderly residents with varying needs
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation

Skills & Experience

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous domestic or housekeeping experience
• An understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work efficiently and use initiative
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team

What You’ll Get

• 2 weekly pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Fully paid induction training
• Paid DBS check
• Free uniform
• Ongoing support and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment within a family-run company

Important Information

• 22hrs (2 shifts)per week
• 7am–6pm shifts
• Rota basis
• Alternate weekend availability required
• Enhanced DBS required
• No sponsorship available

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and paste into your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

If you feel you have the right values for our family-run company, you will be supported through a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.

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