Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
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Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
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Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
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A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
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Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
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Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
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Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
Job Introduction
We’re recruiting a Laundry Assistant to join our Adult Social Care team at Milton Keynes City Council. In this rewarding role, you’ll help deliver an essential service that supports the dignity, comfort, and wellbeing of people across Milton Keynes.
You’ll be responsible for handling, cleaning, and returning laundry for service users, helping to ensure they receive a reliable, respectful, and high-quality service. Your work will directly support individuals in our community, making a real difference to their daily lives.
As part of our team, you’ll work in a dedicated, respectful, and collaborative environment where we support each other and take pride in what we do. We are committed to making Milton Keynes a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive place, and this role plays an important part in achieving that.
At Milton Keynes Adult Social Care Services, we take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.
Site-Based role
This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.
Interviews for this role will be held on 20 July 2026
At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.
We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.
Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Role Responsibilities
- Sorting dirty washing and safely loading washing machines and tumble dryers
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Operating laundry equipment including rotary irons
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Sorting clean pressed laundry and preparing items for return
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Ensuring all laundry is returned to the correct service user
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Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
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Working in line with health and safety guidelines
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Supporting the delivery and collection of laundry when needed
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Covering the Laundry Driver role during absences such as sickness or annual leave
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Assisting the Laundry Co-ordinator with queries from service users
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Recording and handling information accurately
Ideal Candidate
- A dedicated approach with a strong commitment to supporting service users
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A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
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The ability to follow instructions and work safely
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A willingness to learn and complete relevant training
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Good basic literacy and numeracy skills
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Physical ability to carry out manual tasks such as lifting and moving items
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A flexible approach to meet service needs
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An understanding of the importance of hygiene and cleanliness
Full UK Manual Driving Licence
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK Manual driving licence, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until this document is received.
As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, (unless you are currently registered with the DBS Update Service).
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. [skillsforcare.org.uk]
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
