At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our nursing home clean and safe while making residents feel valued.
- Company: Dovehaven Lodge, a caring nursing home focused on dignity and respect.
- Benefits: Real Living Wage, paid training, 28 days leave, and career progression.
- Other info: Full-time role with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Dependable, compassionate, and motivated to help others.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 22000 £ per year.
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
Domestic/ Laundry Assistant (Maternity leave cover) Temp to Perm contract may be available at Dovehaven Lodge Nursing Home, Tag Lane, Preston. 9-12 months contract, 4 days a week, 7am-5pm one week, 8am-6pm the following week on a rota basis with every other weekend availability required.
Why People Choose This Role:
- Real Living Wage, because your work matters
- Strong, supportive team on every shift
- Paid training before you start, not thrown in at the deep end
- Clear routines, real responsibility
About the role:
As a domestic/ laundry assistant you will be responsible for ensuring a clean safe environment is provided for our residents, visitors and staff and be an important part of the team that ensures residents in our care feel valued. Duties will include following a daily schedule for cleaning within the home, hoovering, dusting, polishing, shampooing carpets, mopping floors, washing, ironing of resident’s clothes, linen, and ensure all property goes back into the correct resident’s room, also completing other duties as required.
About Dovehaven Lodge:
Dovehaven Lodge is a Nursing home catering for up to 112 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.
What Matters Most:
We’re looking for people who are:
- Calm, dependable, and compassionate
- Comfortable working independently & as part of a team
- Genuinely motivated to make a difference
What You’ll Get:
- Real Living Wage
- 2 weekly pay
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Paid DBS
- Free parking
- Full induction before your first shift
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy
- Uniform provided
Important Information:
- Full-time contract
- Every other weekend required
- No sponsorship available
- Enhanced DBS required
Domestic/ Laundry Assistant in Preston employer: Dovehaven Care Homes
Dovehaven Care Homes is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and residents. At our Pennine View Care Home in Accrington, you will enjoy competitive pay, generous annual leave, and comprehensive training opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents through your culinary skills.
