Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant

Job summary

Nestled on the edge of the Clwydian Fells, Bod Hyfryd Care Home offers exceptional person-centred Dementia, Nursing, and Palliative care in a warm and welcoming environment. Located in the heart of Flintshire; our Bod Hyfryd Care Home remains an easily accessible home in the local area.

Not too far from the Welsh seafront and only a short drive from the A55, or a short walk from the Flint train station, we are ideally placed to greet the friends and families of our residents. Quality of life is at the heart of the care delivered here at Bod Hyfryd. Our experienced team of compassionate professionals are on hand to provide care, support and comfort in a home-from-home environment. Care at Bod Hyfryd Care Home is focused on maintaining independence, dignity and choice. Our friendly and approachable team organise daily activities tailored to help residents to uphold their life skills, support their interactions as well as enjoying every day.

With gardens that boast unrivalled views across the picturesque Welsh countryside, Bod Hyfryd Care Home provides a calming location for your loved one to reside in. Our nursing and specialist dementia care teams offer support 24-hours a day. As such, you know your needs will never go unsatisfied. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion; they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers. Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.

We are seeking to appoint a kind, motivated and organised Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant to join our team. To provide a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home is maintained to the highest level and within the Lovett Care specification. We have a 24 hour contract available with an hourly rate of £13.00! Shift times are 0800-1400, with alternate weekend working.



Role Responsibilities:

Complete all daily and weekly cleaning schedules, and sign necessary paperwork.
Follow all guidance from Head Housekeeper.
To contribute to the achievement of the Home’s standards for Housekeeping.
To undertake general cleaning tasks and follow and carry out any other cleaning duties as delegated by the Head Housekeeper.
Carry our laundry duties when required.
Ensure the working environment is free from hazards and be aware of the risks when using the equipment.
Take responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.


Skills and experience required:

Previous non-domestic cleaning and experience of working in a care setting would be beneficial.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment in the Home.
Ability to follow simple written and verbal instructions and write basic comments.
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Display reliability and trustworthiness.


The Benefits



Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
Paid DBS
Uniform provided
Paid training
Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
Excellent induction programme for new starters
A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
A competitive rate of pay
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing programmes
Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
Ongoing career development
Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
Pension scheme
Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)
About Lovett Care



At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.



This position is subject to a DBS check