Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant

Fairfax Manor Care Home in Harrogate offers high-quality Residential, Dementia, and Respite Care in a modern, luxurious setting that feels more like a five-star hotel, designed to enhance comfort, independence, and community. With 90 elegant ensuite bedrooms, dementia-friendly layouts, and innovative features including fall prevention technology, electronic medication systems, and even a dining service robot, the home combines cutting-edge technology with thoughtful design. Residents enjoy exceptional amenities including a cinema, beauty salon, Orangery café, and pub, all within an environmentally conscious building that blends sustainability with Harrogate’s heritage. 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 25 hour contract available with an hourly rate of £ 13.25 ! Shift times 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 whenrequired. 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 holderis responsible fororcomes into contact with. Skills and experiencerequired: Previousnon-domestic cleaning and experience of working in a care setting would be beneficial. Ability tooperatecleaning 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 Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance) At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but becausethey'veearned it, and because the good lifedoesn'tstop 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 homesaren'twaiting rooms.They'recommunities 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'rechoosing 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. 0800 - 1400 (with alternate weekend working) #J-18808-Ljbffr