Laundry Assistant
Hours: 30 hours per week, part-time
Rate of Pay: £12.92 per hour
Location: Woodlands Care Home, Stockport, SK12 1SH
About Us
Serencroft Care Homes is an independent care provider operating five residential and nursing homes across England, including Woodlands in Stockport. We are CQC-regulated and B Corp certified, and we work in partnership with NHS commissioners and local universities to provide high-quality, person-centred care. We're looking for a reliable, hands-on Laundry Assistant to help keep residents' clothing and the home's linen clean, safe and well-managed for the residents and staff who call Woodlands home.
The Role
As our Laundry Assistant, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day laundering of residents' clothing and the home's linen at Woodlands. You'll carry out washing, drying, ironing and sorting duties, follow infection prevention and control procedures, and help ensure the home meets health and safety standards playing an important behind-the-scenes role in the comfort and wellbeing of our residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Wash, dry, iron and fold residents' clothing and the home's linen to a high standard
- Sort and label laundry correctly to ensure residents' personal items are returned to the right rooms
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures when handling soiled or contaminated laundry
- Operate laundry equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance issues promptly
- Maintain accurate laundry records and stocktake linen supplies
- Ensure laundry chemicals are used and stored safely in line with COSHH guidelines
- Support care staff by ensuring residents have clean clothing and linen available when needed
- Keep the laundry room clean, tidy and organised at all times
- Assist with the appropriate disposal of waste in line with home policy
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a laundry, housekeeping or domestic role is desirable but not essential
- A methodical approach with good attention to detail and hygiene awareness
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
- Good communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude
- Experience within a care home, healthcare or similarly regulated environment is desirable.
- Understanding of infection prevention and control practices is an advantage but not essential.
What We Offer
- A varied, hands-on role within a supportive, values-led care home team
- Ongoing training and development opportunities within a multi-site care group
- Full induction
- Potential to take up NVQ once successfully completing probation period.
- A supportive value led team environment
- Refer a Friend bonus up to £200!
- Blue Light Card Eligibility
- Employee of the quarter - opportunity to potentially win tickets to sporting events or purchasing vouchers for amazing brands and so much more!
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Serencroft Care Homes is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of background.
