Menu Careers website Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council vacancy search engine
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU03 25,614
Contract Hours
15
Job Advert
We are currently seeking a Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant to join our team on a Part Time basis at Southway Residential Home.
The successful applicant will ensure all areas of the care home are kept clean, using appropriate cleaning processes and in line with health and safety, COSHH and Infection control procedures, and launder and care for residents clothing and all other linens with in the home.
You should have good written & verbal communication skills, and an awareness of Infection Control, Health and Safety, and COHSS (Control of substances hazardous to health).
The shift pattern would be 1 weekday a week + 1 full weekend every other week.These are 5-hour shifts usually from 8:30am until 1:30pm, although we can have some flexibility around starting/finishing times for this post by agreement.
Closing Date: 25th September 2026
Interview Date: 13th October 2026
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Enhanced DBS Post
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
0.00
Work Pattern
3 shifts a week, 5 hours each, including every other weekend
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Southway Residential Home
Is this a designated car user position?
No
Attachments
Job Profile
Housekeeper Laundry Assistant job description (1).pdf (456 Kb)
CV Template
CV Template.docx (16 Kb)
You may be interested in these vacancies
- Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant employer: D S D
Bedford Borough Educational Psychology Service is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. With a strong emphasis on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work culture, we empower our Educational Psychologists to thrive in their roles while contributing to innovative projects that enhance educational outcomes. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is nurtured.
