Laundry Domestic (Care only) | Part Time | Milbanke HFE, Kirkham

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Uniform provided

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a reliable Laundry Assistant for Milbanke HFE in Kirkham. The role supports the laundry service, ensuring cleanliness, hygiene and garment care for residents and staff, both independently and as part of the domestic team.

The post involves sorting, washing, ironing and returning items promptly, with a 10.5-hour weekly schedule and an hourly rate of £13.45. DBS disclosure is part of the recruitment process, with uniform provided and training available.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards.
• Basic understanding of health and safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, wash, dry, iron, and neatly fold laundry items including clothing, bedding, and towels.
• Operate laundry machinery (washers, dryers, irons) safely and efficiently.
• Follow correct procedures for handling soiled or contaminated laundry.
• Ensure laundry is returned to the correct residents promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laundry room and equipment.
• Monitor stock levels of detergents and laundry supplies and report shortages when needed.
• Adhere to all infection control, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Reliable

Punctual

Health and safety basics

Job description

Job Description

Salary £13.45 per hour per annum | Permanent, Part Time | 10.5 hours per week | Milbanke HFE, Kirkham | Pro Rata

Job Description: Laundry Assistant

Location: Milbanke HFE, Station Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2HA

Hours: 10.5 hours per week, 09:00-12:00

Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour

Rota Pattern

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Thursday and Friday

About The Role

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Laundry Assistant to support the smooth and efficient running of the laundry service at Milbanke HFE. The successful candidate will ensure a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and garment care for residents and staff, while working both independently and as part of the wider domestic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, wash, dry, iron, and neatly fold laundry items including clothing, bedding, and towels.
• Operate laundry machinery (washers, dryers, irons) safely and efficiently.
• Follow correct procedures for handling soiled or contaminated laundry.
• Ensure laundry is returned to the correct residents promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laundry room and equipment.
• Monitor stock levels of detergents and laundry supplies and report shortages when needed.
• Adhere to all infection control, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and visitors.

Person Specification

Essential

• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards.
• Basic understanding of health and safety and hygiene practices.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a laundry, cleaning, or housekeeping role.
• Experience working in a care, or healthcare environment.

Working Hours

Total weekly hours: 10.5

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Thursday, Friday

Pay & Benefits

• £13.45 per hour
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Uniform provided

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here .

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.