Domestic Assistant – Long Lea

Job Description

Job Purpose

To maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and proper laundry services within Long Lea Care Home, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laundry Care: Sorting, washing, drying, folding, and ironing all personal and house linen, following care home protocols.
• Garment Maintenance: Inspecting laundry for damage, repairing tears, replacing buttons, and ensuring delicate fabrics receive proper care.
• Storage & Distribution: Organizing and returning clean laundry to designated areas, including residents’ personal storage.
• Housekeeping Duties: Cleaning resident rooms, communal areas, and maintaining hygiene in laundry spaces.
• Infection Control & Compliance: Adhering to COSHH regulations, infection prevention measures, and health & safety protocols.
• Stock Management: Monitoring cleaning and laundry supplies, reporting shortages, and ensuring safe storage of chemicals.
• Resident Support: Assisting residents with clothing selection and maintenance, ensuring dignity and comfort.

Qualification and Skills:

• Skills: Basic numeracy and literacy, good spoken English or relevant language for residents.
• Experience: Prior experience in care homes or hospitality preferred but not essential.
• Training: Willingness to complete health & safety, infection control, and dementia care awareness training.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform manual tasks such as lifting, standing for extended periods, and operating laundry equipment.

About Midlands Care

At Midlands Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support within our group of care homes throughout the Midlands. Certified as Investors in People (2024), we pride ourselves on our commitment to nurturing both our residents and our team members. Our core values – Togetherness, Positivity, and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring a warm and supportive environment for all. Our priorities are centred around Customer, Colleague, and Community, reflecting our holistic approach towards all.

We offer our employees a range of benefits designed to enhance their professional and personal lives:

• Competitive rates of pay

• Robust pension scheme

• Our very own Learning Academy, which offers comprehensive development programmes and clinical training

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your loved ones

• Exceptional working environment

• On-site car parking

• Free uniform and badges

• Access to thousands of online and high street discounts

• Support from a highly qualified management team dedicated to helping you succeed and grow in your role

• Proud promoters of our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion agenda

Join Midlands Care and become part of a team that values togetherness, maintains a positive attitude, and approaches every task with compassion.