Laundry Assistant

Care Concern Group; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Ashgrove Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Laundry Assistant to maintain clothing and linen to high standards for residents in a care setting.

The role involves washing, drying, ironing and returning items, with attention to labelling and safe handling, while adhering to infection control and safety procedures in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 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 is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Washing, drying, ironing and returning items correctly.
• Ensure items are clearly labelled and handled with care.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the laundry area.
• Follow infection control, health and safety and laundry procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Hygiene & infection control

Independent working

Previous experience welcomed

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
• Paid PVG, pad breaks, 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
• Good communication skills
• 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.