Job Description

| Salary £13.45 Per hour | Permanent, Part Time, 10.5 hours per week | Older People Service Cleaning |

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Laundry Assistant

START DATE OCTOBER 2026

Location: Favordale HFOP, Byron Road, Colne BB8 0BH

Rota Pattern:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Thursday and Friday

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Laundry Assistant to support the smooth and efficient running of the laundry service at Favordale. The successful candidate will ensure a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and garment care for residents and staff, while working both independently and as part of the wider domestic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, sort, wash, dry, iron, and neatly fold laundry items including clothing, bedding, and towels.
• Operate laundry machinery (washers, dryers, irons) safely and efficiently.
• Follow correct procedures for handling soiled or contaminated laundry.
• Ensure laundry is returned to the correct residents promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laundry room and equipment.
• Monitor stock levels of detergents and laundry supplies and report shortages when needed.
• Adhere to all infection control, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and visitors.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards.
• Basic understanding of health and safety and hygiene practices.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a laundry, cleaning, or housekeeping role.
• Experience working in a care, or healthcare environment.

Working Hours

Total weekly hours: 10.5

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Thursday, Friday

Pay & Benefits

• £13.45 per hour
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Uniform provided

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role.

Closing Date 31/08/2026

Person Specification