Laundry Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 27,315,000 - 31,960,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

30 hours/week contract

Job summary

Ashgrove Care Home in Scotland is seeking a Laundry Assistant on a contracted 30-hour week. You will wash, dry, iron and return items, ensuring labels are clear and care standards are met.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team, with safeguarding of hygiene and infection control guidelines.

The position offers guaranteed weekly hours and job stability within a purpose-built care environment.

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

• Wash, dry, iron and return clothing items correctly while labelling clearly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the laundry area and handle items safely.
• Follow infection control, health and safety, and laundry procedures to ensure reliable service.

Job description

Our purpose-built care home offers exemplary standards of Residential and Nursing care for 65-residents.

Laundry Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• 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

Ashgrove 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.