Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant – Care Home

Care Concern Group; Axminster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Silverleigh Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Housekeeping Assistant in Axminster to maintain a clean and welcoming environment and assist with laundry tasks. The role emphasizes hygiene, attention to detail, and respect for residents.

You will follow infection control procedures and work closely with the care team. Alternate weekends work is required, with benefits including DBS, pension, and uniform provision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to high hygiene standards.
• Assist with laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and sorting with clear labelling.
• Follow infection control, health and safety, and housekeeping procedures.
• Support a well organised and comfortable environment for residents.
• Work alternate weekends as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Hygiene & infection control

Reliability

Job description

Silverleigh Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Housekeeping Assistant in Axminster to maintain a clean and welcoming environment and assist with laundry tasks. The role emphasizes hygiene, attention to detail, and respect for residents.

You will follow infection control procedures and work closely with the care team. Alternate weekends work is required, with benefits including DBS, pension, and uniform provision.