Laundry Assistant | Elderly Care | Patcham, Brighton

Weekend Laundry Assistant

Location: Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton
Salary: £13.45 per hour (weekend rate)
Hours: 14 hours per week | Saturdays & Sundays ( 08:00 - 15:00 or 09:00 - 16:00)

Help make a difference behind the scenes.

At Patcham Nursing Home, we know that clean, fresh clothing and linen play an important part in helping our residents feel comfortable, respected and at home. We're looking for a reliable and caring Weekend Laundry Assistant to join our friendly team.

Whether you have previous experience or are looking for a rewarding weekend role, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Washing, drying, ironing and folding residents' clothing and household linen
• Ensuring all laundry is correctly labelled and returned to the right resident
• Keeping the laundry area clean, organised and well maintained
• Working closely with the care team to support residents' individual needs
• Following infection control, COSHH and health & safety procedures at all times

What we're looking for

• Reliable and organised with a good eye for detail
• Able to work independently and manage your workload
• Caring, respectful and committed to maintaining residents' dignity
• Previous laundry or care home experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided

Why join SDR Care?

As a family-owned care provider, we genuinely value our people. Our values of Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity and Responsibility are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

• Ongoing training and development
• Competitive pay with annual salary review
• Generous holiday entitlement (pro rata)
• Pension scheme (where eligible)
• Full induction and ongoing management support
• Employee Referral Scheme - Earn up to £500 for successful referrals (Terms & Conditions apply)

Our Values

At SDR, we are guided by: Kindness | Dignity & Respect | Calmness | Creativity | Responsibility

These values shape how we support both the people in our care and our staff.

Important Information

These roles are not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.

An enhanced DBS check will be required following a successful offer.

Apply Today

No CV required – just get in touch for an informal chat. 📧 careers@sdrgroup.co.uk 📞 07484 482896

Closing Date: 17th August 2026

Early applications are encouraged as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified.