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Laundry Assistant

Blandford Forum, Dorset , United Kingdom

Public/Government jobs >> Social Care/Social Services

Negotiable

Permanent

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Description

Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Residential Home - Castleman House

Location: Castleman House, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum

* £12.43 per hour

* Part-time contract - 25-hours per week

* Fixed work patterns

* Regular shift patterns

* Refer a friend scheme up to £300

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:

* Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata

* Enhanced Maternity Pay

* Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one

* Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)

* Access to Employee Assistance Programme

* Comprehensive induction

* Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.

* Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development

* Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)

* Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

About the role:

As a Laundry Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment for the residents. You will join a friendly and motivated Laundry and Housekeeping team ensuring we provide a clean and comfortable living environment for our residents.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Undertake a range of general cleaning duties to the required standards which are specifically laundry related.

* Keeping all cleaning equipment in good working order and carrying out routine
maintenance tasks on cleaning equipment. Reporting any faults

* Getting to know individual needs of the clients and ensuring any specific dietary
requirements are met (e.g. allergies, texture modification, special and cultural diets)

* Providing an initial response to requests or complaints with professionalism and understanding. Referring to a senior member of staff where appropriate

* Keeping basic records up to date, including cleaning charts in rooms, providing evidence of cleaning for the benefit of clients’ families and for audit and inspection purposes

* Working as part of a team and providing cover, on occasion, to Kitchen Assistants or Housekeepers to ensure smooth running of the service

* Keeping basic records up to date, including cleaning records for audit purposes. Follow the Care Dorset policies and procedures including infection control and COSHH.

* Ensuring high standards of personal hygiene and presentation in accordance with the infection control and uniform policies

* Attending staff meetings as and when required

About you:

Previous experience as a Laundry Assistant or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.

* A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id: CV-45935
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 3

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