Laundry Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weekly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Fully paid induction training

Paid DBS check

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is looking for a compassionate Laundry Assistant to join Cedar Garden, Preston, on a 20-hour weekly contract. You’ll work 4pm–9pm on a rota and may include every other weekend, with a focus on keeping residents’ clothing and bedding clean and well-presented. Induction training is provided.

The role emphasizes a caring approach in a dementia-focused environment, with DBS checks required and a family-run team supporting your development.

Qualifications

• Previous domestic or housekeeping experience.
• Good organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Laundry duties including washing, drying, and ironing.
• Ensuring clothing and bedding are labelled and cared for correctly.
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Supporting residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

*PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP*

Laundry Assistant

Cedar Garden, Tag Lane, Preston.

20 hourcontract- Fourdays a week

4pm- 9pmon a rota basis with every other weekend availability required.

Looking for a rewarding role where your attention to detail and caring nature can make a real difference every day?

At Dovehaven, we know that a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment plays an important part in helping residents feel safe, valued, and at home. We’re looking for a reliable and compassionate Domestic Assistant to join our friendly team at The Brunswick.

Why People Choose This Role

• Friendly and supportive team environment


• A rewarding role where your work truly matters


• Fully paid induction training


• Stable hours on a rota basis


• Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents’ daily lives


• Ongoing support and development within a family-run care organisation

About Cedar Garden Care Home

Cedar Garden is a specialist dementia nursing unit designed specifically for up to 30 male individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We're dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centred care to each of our residents

Take a lookat the home:Cedar Garden | Dementia | Nursing | Preston | Lancashire

What You’ll Be Doing

As a LaurenyAssistant, you’ll play an important role in ensuring residents enjoy a clean, safe, and comfortable environment every day.

This includes:

• Laundry duties including washing, drying, and ironing


• Ensuring clothing and bedding are labelled and cared for correctly


• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a welcoming environment


• Supporting residents with kindness, dignity, and respect

What Matters Most

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of creating a comfortable home environment for residents.

The right person will be:

• Caring, friendly, and approachable


• Dependable and flexible


• Organised with good attention to detail


• Compassionate towards elderly residents with varying needs


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation

Skills & Experience

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous domestic or housekeeping experience


• An understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards


• Good organisational and time management skills


• The ability to work efficiently and use initiative


• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team

What You’ll Get

• 4 weekly pay


• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)


• Fully paid induction training


• Paid DBS check
  

  Important Information

  
  
  
  
  • 20hrs (4shifts)per week
  
  
  • 4pm–9pm shifts
  
  
  • Rota basis
  
  
  • Alternate weekend availability required
  
  
  • Enhanced DBS required
  
  
  • No sponsorship available
  
  
  
  

  As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and paste into your web browser if you wish to read:

  
  

  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

  
  

  If you feel you have the right values for our family-run company, you will be supported through a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.

  
  

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