Laundry Assistant

Crystal Care Collection Limited; Hounsdown; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Paid breaks

Blue Light Card

Enhanced DBS check

Refer a Friend bonus

Uniform provided

Pay Day Breakfast

Free meal on shift

Training and development

Supportive team

Job summary

Crystal Care Collection Limited is hiring for a dedicated laundry assistant in a care home setting. You will provide a high-quality laundry service, label items, and ensure privacy and dignity for residents while following safety and infection control procedures.

Training will be provided to support your development. The role operates on a permanent rolling rota, 31.5 hours per week, with a pay rate of £13.53 per hour and full induction training.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering laundry or housekeeping is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality laundry service following fabric care instructions and residents' requirements.
• Label residents' clothing and personal items clearly and return them promptly to the right person.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Operate laundry equipment safely and report faults promptly to the Maintenance Operative and General Manager.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe laundry environment at all times.

Skills

Laundry service

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Communication

Job description

while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and infection prevention. Working closely with colleagues across the home, you'll help create an environment where residents feel valued, respected and comfortable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality laundry service, following appropriate fabric care instructions and residents' individual requirements.
• Ensure all residents' clothing and personal items are clearly labelled, well maintained and returned promptly to the correct person.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control and all relevant legislation and company policies.
• Operate laundry equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance issues promptly to the Maintenance Operative and General Manager.
• Monitor the laundry environment to ensure it remains clean, organised and safe at all times.
• Use initiative to identify and deal with spillages or hazards immediately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, attending meetings and training sessions while contributing to a positive and supportive team culture.
• Support the wider home wherever appropriate to ensure residents receive the highest standard of service.

About You

• Takes pride in delivering high standards and paying attention to detail.
• Is organised and able to manage workloads efficiently.
• Has a caring, respectful and compassionate approach towards older people.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues.
• Is reliable, proactive and able to use their own initiative.
• Previous laundry or housekeeping experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Working Pattern

8:00am - 5:00pm Permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off Average 31.5 hours per week

Pay

£13.53 per hour

What We Offer

• Full induction training programme
• Paid breaks
• Fully funded Blue Light Card
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Uniform tunic provided
• Pay Day Breakfast
• Free meal on shift
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive team environment where your contribution is recognised and valued

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with Crystal Care Collection's Safeguarding Policy.