Laundry Assistant (Oakland Village)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

OaklandResidential Community Care Centre is seeking a reliable Laundry Assistant to ensure residents have clean clothing and bedding, supporting their comfort, dignity and wellbeing daily. You will work as part of a care team to create a safe, welcoming environment for residents, including people living with dementia.

Full training will be provided; experience with laundry equipment is desirable but not essential, and strong hygiene, safety and confidentiality practices are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with laundry equipment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong hygiene and safety awareness is required.
• Confidentiality and respect for residents' belongings.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry and iron residents' clothing, bedding and towels.
• Disinfect soiled laundry and follow infection control procedures.
• Handle residents' personal laundry with care and respect.
• Carry out minor clothing repairs as needed.
• Order laundry supplies and monitor stock levels.
• Keep laundry area clean, safe and well maintained.
• Report equipment faults or health and safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Hygiene and safety

Confidentiality

Reliable and organised

Tools

Laundry equipment operation

Job description

OaklandResidential Community Care Centre is entering an exciting new chapter, with a renewed focus on quality, compassion, and teamwork. Behind every comfortable, homely environment is a dedicated team — and our laundry service plays a vital role in making our residents feel cared for, respected, and at home.

Are you reliable, organised, and take pride in a job well done?

Do you want a role where your work genuinely makes a difference to people’s daily lives?

Laundry Assistant

, you will help ensure our residents have clean, fresh clothing and bedding, supporting their comfort, dignity and wellbeing every day.

Your Role Will Involve:

• Washing, drying and ironing residents’ clothing, bedding, towels and other items
• Disinfecting soiled laundry and following infection prevention procedures
• Handling residents’ personal laundry with care and respect
• Carrying out minor clothing repairs when required
• Ordering laundry supplies and monitoring stock levels
• Keeping the laundry area and equipment clean, safe and well maintained
• Reporting any equipment faults, health and safety issues or concerns promptly

You will work closely with colleagues as part of a wider care team, helping to create a safe, welcoming and well run environment for our residents, including people living with dementia.

What We’re Looking For:

• A practical, hardworking individual who takes pride in their work
• Experience using laundry equipment (domestic or commercial) is desirable but not essential
• An understanding of hygiene, safety and confidentiality
• A team player with good communication skills
• A respectful and caring approach towards older people and their personal belongings

Full training will be provided.

Ready to Be Part of a Team That Makes a Difference?