Laundry Assistant

Care Concern Group; New Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,436 - 26,437; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Lighthouse Lodge Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a diligent Laundry Assistant to help maintain residents' clothing and linen to high standards.

You will wash, dry, iron and label items, keep the laundry area clean and safe, and support infection control. The role may require alternate weekends and offers a friendly, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 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 welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry, iron and return items correctly with clear labelling.
• Maintain high cleanliness and organisation in the laundry area.
• Follow infection control and health & safety procedures.
• Work as part of a team and occasionally cover alternate weekends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Communication

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

Laundry Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid DBS, 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. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

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

Lighthouse Lodge 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.

Lighthouse Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose built 80 bed care home in New Brighton, Merseyside, delivering high quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within a warm, supportive and person centred environment.

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.