Laundry Assistant – Heathbrea House £13.53 per hour

Crystal Care Collection Limited; Camborne; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction Training Programme

Blue Light Card (Fully Funded)

Enhanced DBS Check (Fully Funded)

Refer a Friend BONUS Scheme

Uniform Provided

Free Meal on Shift

Job summary

Crystal Care Collection Limited's Heathbrea House in Camborne, Cornwall is hiring a Laundry Assistant to join a small domestic team. You will ensure the home is cleaned to high standards, manage washing duties, and support residents in a warm, respectful environment.

You'll work a permanent rolling rota (08:00-17:00), averaging about 31.5 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £13.53. No sponsorship available; full induction and DBS checks provided to support your career in care.

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to organise priorities.
• Previous cleaning experience.
• Adhere to infection control and COSHH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties to the required company standards.
• Cleaning duties can be in any area of the care home.
• Ensure daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is used safely and kept tidy.
• Report any defect to the Home Manager.
• Carry out other reasonable instructions from the Home Manager.
• Respect residents' privacy when cleaning personal rooms.
• Comply with COSHH regulations and infection control policies.
• Use colour code systems correctly and complete daily documentation.
• Re-stock trolleys and tidy cleaning cupboards.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Previous cleaning experience

Education

Basic Education including Maths and English

Job description

We're actively recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our brand new custom built care home. Heathbrea House located in Camborne, Cornwall. Opening in January in 2027.

As a Laundry Assistant, you will play an integral role within the care home, working as part of a small domestic team. Your role is key to ensuring the home is cleaned and maintained to a very high standard, in line with the cleaning schedules, so our residents live in an exceptional environment. You will become part of the care home family, and let's be honest, YOU are what makes our home a great place to live and work!

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties to the required company standards.
• Cleaning duties can be in any area of the care home.
• Ensure that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe and clean condition.
• Report any defect to the Home Manager.
• Carry out any other reasonable instructions of the Home Manager.
• To be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents and agree a convenient time to carry out cleaning of their personal rooms.
• To comply with COSHH regulations.
• To adhere to infection control policies at all times.
• To ensure the correct use of PPE.
• To follow the correct use of colour code systems within the home.
• To ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily.
• To ensure trolleys are re-stocked at the end of shift and cleaning cupboards are left clean and tidy.

Experienced required

• Basic Education including Maths and English
• Previous cleaning experience
• To understand and ability to adhere to infection control, health and safety/COSHH guidelines
• Proven communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven ability to organise priorities

To provide a high standard of hospitality, cleaning and laundry within the home for our resident, visitors and colleagues.

The post holder must maintain standards as required in adherence to the Company's policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.

We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.

We will offer

• FULL Induction Training Programme
• FULLY FUNDED Blue Light Card
• FULLY FUNDED Enhanced DBS Check
• Refer a Friend BONUS Scheme
• Uniform Tunic PROVIDED
• FREE Meal on Shift

Hours of work: (08:00-17:00) and you will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on, followed by three consecutive shifts off, which equates to an average of 31.5 hours per week in total.

Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.53

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship.