Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant

Douglas Court Care Home; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Douglas Court Care Home in Derby is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment while supporting laundry duties. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring high hygiene and presentation standards.

Working with the care team, you will follow infection control and safety procedures. The role offers 22 hours per week, paid DBS and pension, uniforms, 5.6 weeks annual leave, and alternate weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and organisation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard of hygiene and presentation
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing with clear labelling
• Follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures
• Work closely with the wider team to maintain a well organised environment
• Be prepared to work alternate weekends

Skills

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Independent work

Infection control awareness

Job description

Housekeeping/Laundry Assistant Douglas Court Care Home•Derby, United Kingdom

Douglas Court Care Home is a modern residential, dementia and respite care home in Derby. With beautiful sensory gardens, comfortable living spaces and engaging daily activities, our team is dedicated to helping every resident feel safe, valued and at home.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract

• £12.85 per hour
• Contracted to 22 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment while also supporting laundry services. This is a varied, hands on role where your attention to detail and high standards will directly impact comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing.

You will be responsible for cleaning residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring all spaces are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and presentation. Alongside this, you will support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing correctly, ensuring all items are clearly labelled and handled with care.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures, ensuring all tasks are carried out safely and efficiently. Your role will contribute to a well organised and comfortable environment where individuals feel respected and supported.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good attention to detail and organisation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About us

Douglas Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

Full-time