Laundry Domestic | Meadowfield House | Fulwood

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

Job Description: 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 theRehabilitation 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.

Job Description and Person Specification