Laundry Assistant

Peoplebank; Crieff; On-site; GBP 19,011,000 - 19,286,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Oakbank Care Home in Crieff is seeking a Laundry Assistant to maintain residents' clothing and linen to a high standard, supporting comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail and good organisation.

You will wash, dry, iron and label items, keep the area clean and carry out tasks safely and efficiently. Working within a supportive team, you’ll follow infection control and health and safety procedures while enjoying PVG and pension benefits and a

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and reliability.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry, iron and return items correctly with clear labelling.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the laundry area.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and laundry procedures to ensure a reliable service.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent worker

Infection control knowledge

Job description

Oakbank Care Home is a well established care home in Crieff, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Palliative and Respite care for up to 70 residents. With a strong, supportive team and a focus on high standards of care, the home offers a positive working environment where staff feel valued and supported in their roles.

Laundry Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 21 hours per week over 5 days
• Shift Times 6PM - PM
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Laundry Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring residents’ clothing and linen are cared for to a high standard, supporting comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing. This is a hands on role where attention to detail and organisation are essential.

You will be responsible for washing, drying, ironing and returning items correctly, ensuring all clothing is clearly labelled and handled with care. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the laundry area, you will ensure all processes are carried out safely and efficiently.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will follow infection control, health and safety and laundry procedures, ensuring a consistent and reliable service that contributes to a well organised and comfortable environment.

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

Oakbank 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.