Part Time Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Highgate Care; Poynton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training opportunities

Career progression

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Highgate Care in Stockport is seeking a friendly Domestic/Laundry Assistant to maintain cleanliness and manage laundering duties at Bowerfield Court. You will help create a safe, pleasant environment for residents by upholding high hygiene standards and efficient laundry practices.

The ideal candidate brings warmth, reliability, and flexibility to cover some evenings and weekends. Prior care experience is a bonus, but a positive, caring personality and shared values are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and laundry tasks preferred.
• Warm, positive attitude with good organisation.
• Flexibility to cover some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises.
• Efficiently launder clothes, linens, and other washable items.
• Clean designated areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal spaces.
• Follow infection control procedures and report any maintenance issues.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creative

Empathetic

Job description

Job Description

Domestic/Laundry Assistant

Location

Bowerfield Court, Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Type

Permanent, Part Time

Salary

£12.81

Sponsorship

Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Domestic/Laundry Assistant to join the team at (Bowerfield Court, Stockport). If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Domestic/Laundry Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises and ensure the efficient laundering of clothes, linens, and other washable items. The role contributes to a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Laundry Duties:

• Collect, sort, and wash laundry items (e.g., clothing, bed linen, towels).
• Operate washing machines, dryers, and ironing/pressing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Fold, iron, and store laundered items appropriately.
• Label or identify personal laundry if required.
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed.
• Report any faulty laundry equipment or maintenance issues.

Domestic/Cleaning Duties:

• Clean designated areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and kitchens.
• Vacuum, dust, mop, disinfect surfaces, and remove rubbish as needed.
• Refill supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
• Follow cleaning schedules and procedures in accordance with hygiene and safety standards.
• Notify supervisor of any hazards or repairs needed in the premises.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. be part of our team at (Bowerfield Court) that makes each day brighter for our residents.