Laundry Assistant

Care Concern Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Hazelbrook Care Home in Leicester is seeking a Laundry Assistant to maintain high standards of clothing and linen care in a specialist complex care setting, supporting residents' comfort and dignity.

You will wash, dry, iron and label items, keep the laundry area clean, follow infection control procedures, and work with the team to ensure a safe, hygienic environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable approach.
• Attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry, iron and label items accurately.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the laundry.
• Follow infection control and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Work with care and support the comfort and wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Positive and reliable approach

Attention to detail

Independent and team worker

Good communication skills

Hygiene and infection control

Experience welcomed but not essential

Job description

Hazelbrook Care Home is a modern, purpose built commissioning care home located in Leicester. The home offers specialist and complex care for up to 80 residents across four 20 bed bungalow style households. Designed to support calm, therapeutic living, the home provides high quality care for people living with advanced dementia, complex nursing needs and mental health conditions in a safe and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

Laundry Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Shift Patern: Sunday to Thurday, Negotiable hours.
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Laundry Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring residents' clothing and linen are cared for to a high standard within a specialist complex care setting, supporting comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing.

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

Working within a care environment, you will follow infection control, health and safety and laundry procedures at all times, supporting a safe and hygienic environment. Working closely with the wider team, you will help deliver a consistent and reliable service that contributes to residents' comfort and overall wellbeing.

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, infection control and safe working practices is beneficial
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About Us

Hazelbrook Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division 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.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

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 a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.