Job Description

Are you a caring and meticulous individual looking to make a real difference?

St Vincent House is a welcoming and vibrant dementia-friendly care home dedicated to providing the highest quality of life for our residents. We believe that every detail matters in creating a comfortable and supportive environment.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and organised

Laundry Assistant

to join our friendly team. In this vital role, you will play a key part in ensuring our residents' clothing and linen are clean, fresh, and handled with the utmost care and respect.

What you'll be doing:

Washing, drying, ironing, and folding residents' personal clothing and care home linen. Sorting and preparing laundry for washing, adhering to infection control policies. Ensuring all items are returned promptly to the correct residents. Maintaining a clean and organised laundry room, including regular cleaning of machines and surfaces. Reporting any maintenance issues with laundry equipment. Working respectfully and discreetly in a dementia-friendly environment, understanding the importance of personal belongings and routines. Adhering to all health and safety regulations and care home policies.

What we're looking for:

Previous experience in a laundry role, ideally within a care setting, is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided. A strong understanding of hygiene and infection control principles. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Reliable, punctual, and a good team player. A compassionate and empathetic nature, with an understanding of the needs of individuals living with dementia. Ability to manage physical tasks associated with laundry duties (e.g., lifting laundry bags). Good communication skills.

Why join St Vincent Care Homes Ltd?

Be part of a supportive and friendly team dedicated to resident well-being. Work in a dementia-friendly environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. The chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Why work for us?

We have more than 30 years' experience of providing high quality, person-centred residential and dementia care to our elderly residents.

Our family of staff are carefully selected for their compassionate nature and their passion for the role, as well as their qualifications and experience, so that we make sure we provide the very best service possible to our family of residents.

If this sounds like you and you would like to join our St Vincent Family,

apply now

, because we can't wait to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2025
Reference ID: 1HKL