Laundry Assistant

Hillside Lodge Care Home; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Hillside Lodge Care Home in Berwick-upon-Tweed is seeking a part-time Laundry Assistant to support daily laundry services for residents' clothing, bedding and personal items. You will work as part of the housekeeping team, following hygiene protocols to keep areas clean and organised.

The role is 16 hours per week with benefits including paid DBS, pension and uniform provided, plus 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract).

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to manage laundry duties carefully with accuracy.
• Understanding of hygiene, infection prevention and health and safety procedures is beneficial.
• Reliable, hardworking and professional approach with pride in maintaining consistency and quality.
• Positive attitude and genuine understanding of the important role comfort and dignity play in resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laundry services and ensure items are returned promptly to residents.
• Keep laundry areas clean, safe and organised while following hygiene procedures.
• Support the wider housekeeping team to maintain quality and resident comfort.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Infection prevention knowledge

Reliable and professional

Positive attitude

Job description

Hillside Lodge Care Home, located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, provides high quality Nursing, Residential, Dementia, Respite and Palliative Care in a warm and welcoming environment. With a strong focus on companionship, wellbeing and personalised support, the home has built a reputation for delivering exceptional care within a vibrant and supportive community.

Laundry Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• 16 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Hillside Lodge Care Home?

Comfort, dignity and attention to detail play an important role in daily life within the home, and as a Laundry Assistant, you will help ensure residents always feel comfortable, cared for and supported through the high standards you maintain every single day.

Working as part of the wider housekeeping team, you will be responsible for managing daily laundry services, ensuring clothing, bedding and personal belongings are handled with care, organised correctly and returned promptly to residents. Alongside maintaining excellent laundry standards, you will help ensure laundry areas remain clean, safe and organised while following all hygiene and infection prevention procedures.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of consistency and appreciates how the smallest details can make a meaningful difference to comfort, dignity and overall wellbeing throughout the home.

What Matters Most

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
• Ability to manage laundry duties carefully while maintaining organisation and accuracy
• Understanding of hygiene, infection prevention and health and safety procedures is beneficial
• Reliable, hardworking and professional approach with pride in maintaining consistency and quality
• Positive attitude and genuine understanding of the important role comfort and dignity play in resident wellbeing

If you are looking for a role where the work you do helps support comfort, dignity and positive daily experiences for others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Alor Healthcare

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.