Laundry Assistant (Whitestones)

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🌟 Come Join Our Team as a Laundry Assistant at Whitestones Care Home! 🌟

Whitestones Care Home is entering an exciting new chapter under new management, with a renewed focus on quality, compassion, and teamwork. Behind every comfortable, homely environment is a dedicated team — and our laundry service plays a vital role in making our residents feel cared for, respected, and at home.

Are you reliable, organised, and take pride in a job well done? 🧺
Do you want a role where your work genuinely makes a difference to people’s daily lives?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

As a Laundry Assistant, you will help ensure our residents have clean, fresh clothing and bedding, supporting their comfort, dignity and wellbeing every day.

🌼 Your Role Will Involve:

🧺 Washing, drying and ironing residents’ clothing, bedding, towels and other items
🧴 Disinfecting soiled laundry and following infection‑prevention procedures
🏷️ Handling residents’ personal laundry with care and respect
🛠️ Carrying out minor clothing repairs when required
📦 Ordering laundry supplies and monitoring stock levels
🧼 Keeping the laundry area and equipment clean, safe and well maintained
🚨 Reporting any equipment faults, health and safety issues or concerns promptly

You will work closely with colleagues as part of a wider care team, helping to create a safe, welcoming and well‑run environment for our residents, including people living with dementia.

🌈 What We’re Looking For:

✅ A practical, hardworking individual who takes pride in their work
✅ Experience using laundry equipment (domestic or commercial) is desirable but not essential
✅ An understanding of hygiene, safety and confidentiality
✅ A team player with good communication skills
✅ A respectful and caring approach towards older people and their personal belongings

Full training will be provided.

🌼 Ready to Be Part of a Team That Makes a Difference?

If you are dependable, enthusiastic and want a role where your contribution truly matters, we would love you to apply.

📧 If you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact:
Drishti.Tyagi@derbyshire.gov.uk

⭐ Derbyshire County Council is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. ⭐

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.