Housekeeper - Afternoons
Role Overview
As a Housekeeper & Laundry Assistant at The Cedars Care Home, you’ll help create a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for our residents. Working part-time in the afternoons, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining high standards of hygiene, supporting daily living, and ensuring our laundry service runs smoothly. Occasional weekend shifts may be required to cover holidays or sickness.
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
As a Housekeeper & Laundry Assistant at The Cedars Care Home, you’ll help create a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for our residents. Working part-time in the afternoons, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining high standards of hygiene, supporting daily living, and ensuring our laundry service runs smoothly. Occasional weekend shifts may be required to cover holidays or sickness.
Key Responsibilities
- General Cleaning — Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, bathroom cleaning, and maintaining communal areas and resident rooms to a high standard.
- Bedroom Preparation — Bed changing, linen refresh, and ensuring rooms remain tidy, safe and comfortable.
- Laundry Operations — Using washing machines, tumble dryers and irons; sorting, washing and returning clothing and linen promptly and accurately.
- Mealtime Support — Occasionally assisting the catering team to serve meals, ensuring residents receive friendly, respectful support.
- Team Collaboration — Working closely with colleagues to maintain a smooth-running home and responding to resident needs with kindness and professionalism.
- Health & Safety — Following infection control procedures, safe use of cleaning products, and reporting any maintenance or safety concerns.
What You Bring
A caring, reliable, pro-active and positive approach
Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
Confidence using laundry equipment (training provided if needed)
Flexibility to work occasional weekends
What We Offer
- A professional work uniform
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- Training and development opportunities
- The chance to make a meaningful difference every day
- A role where your contribution directly enhances residents’ comfort and wellbeing
About the Role
Based at The Cedars Care Home, Church Side, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9BH
Hours to be discussed at Interview
Requirements
- A caring, reliable, pro-active and positive approach
- Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
- Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team
- Confidence using laundry equipment (training provided if needed)
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends
About Westward Care
Private Leeds care provider delivering residential, dementia, respite, extra-care and retirement-apartment services to older people.
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