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Laundry Assistant
Cedar Garden, Tag Lane, Preston.
20 hourcontract- Fourdays a week
4pm- 9pmon a rota basis with every other weekend availability required.
Looking for a rewarding role where your attention to detail and caring nature can make a real difference every day?
At Dovehaven, we know that a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment plays an important part in helping residents feel safe, valued, and at home. We’re looking for a reliable and compassionate Domestic Assistant to join our friendly team at The Brunswick.
Why People Choose This Role
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- A rewarding role where your work truly matters
- Fully paid induction training
- Stable hours on a rota basis
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents’ daily lives
- Ongoing support and development within a family-run care organisation
About Cedar Garden Care Home
Cedar Garden is a specialist dementia nursing unit designed specifically for up to 30 male individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We're dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centred care to each of our residents
Take a lookat the home:Cedar Garden | Dementia | Nursing | Preston | Lancashire
What You’ll Be Doing
As a LaurenyAssistant, you’ll play an important role in ensuring residents enjoy a clean, safe, and comfortable environment every day.
This includes:
- Laundry duties including washing, drying, and ironing
- Ensuring clothing and bedding are labelled and cared for correctly
- Working closely with colleagues to maintain a welcoming environment
- Supporting residents with kindness, dignity, and respect
What Matters Most
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of creating a comfortable home environment for residents.
The right person will be:
- Caring, friendly, and approachable
- Dependable and flexible
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Compassionate towards elderly residents with varying needs
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation
Skills & Experience
Ideal candidates will have:
- Previous domestic or housekeeping experience
- An understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Good organisational and time management skills
- The ability to work efficiently and use initiative
- A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team
What You’ll Get
- 4 weekly pay
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Fully paid induction training
- Paid DBS check
Important Information
- 20hrs (4shifts)per week
- 4pm–9pm shifts
- Rota basis
- Alternate weekend availability required
- Enhanced DBS required
- No sponsorship available
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and paste into your web browser if you wish to read:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
If you feel you have the right values for our family-run company, you will be supported through a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.
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Laundry Assistant in Preston employer: Dovehaven Care Homes
Dovehaven Care Homes is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of our residents. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative culture that values teamwork and compassion. Located in Accrington, our care home not only prioritises high-quality care but also fosters a sense of community among staff, making it a rewarding place to work.
