Job Description

Salary £13.45 per hour | 10.5 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Laundry Assistant at Meadowfield House | Fulwood, Preston

Laundry Assistant

Location: Meadowfield House, Meadowfield, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NX
Hours: 10.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £13.45per hour
Rota Pattern:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Thursday and Friday
• 09:00-12:00

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Laundry Assistant to support the smooth and efficient running of the laundry service at Meadowfield House. 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.

Pay & Benefits

• £13.45 per hour
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Uniform provided (if applicable)

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.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here

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

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