Job Description: Domestic/Laundry Assistant
Location: Ashworth Grange, Meltham, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent, Part -time (28 hours per week, includes alternate weekends)
Salary: £12.95
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Join Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home
At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It’s about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.
Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important part in making this vision a reality.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Domestic/Laundry Assistant to join the team at Ashworth Grange based in Dewsbury. If you’re creative, organised and passionate about bringing people together, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.
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
We’re seeking someone who is:
- 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 value
When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you’ll become part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another and the people we support.
We offer:
- A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day.
- A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
- The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help create joyful experiences, build meaningful relationships and make every day matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Bridge Oak Care Homes family at Ashworth Grange, helping residents live fulfilling lives in a place they’re proud to call home.
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