20 hours per week. 1 weekend on and 1 off on a 2 week rota basis.
We can be flexible with shift times: 8.30am to 1.30pm or 9am to 2pm
Example rota (not set as need to cover hols & sickness)
Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun - Week 1
Tues, Wed, Thu, fri - Week 2
The Laundry Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents living with dementia. You will ensure all laundry is processed to a high standard, handled with dignity, and returned promptly, helping residents feel at home and well cared for.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute residents’ personal clothing, bedding, and towels in line with infection‑control procedures.
2. Label and organise residents’ garments to prevent loss and ensure items are returned to the correct person.
3. Operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently, reporting any faults promptly.
4. Follow infection prevention and control guidelines, including correct handling of soiled or contaminated items.
5. Maintain cleanliness of the laundry room, machines, and storage areas.
Skills & Experience:
6. Experience in a laundry, housekeeping, or care‑home environment is helpful but not essential.
7. Understanding of infection control, safe manual handling, and health & safety procedures
8. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
9. Good communication skills and a compassionate, resident‑focused approach.
10. Patience and empathy when supporting individuals living with dementia.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
Maple Dene in Birmingham is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 40 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
11. High percentage of staff who have long service which includes the Management team
12. Award winning gardens
13. The home has a fantastic reputation in the local community
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
14. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
15. Mental health support
16. Flexible working options
Finance
17. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
18. Quick and easy pension transfer service
19. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
20. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
21. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
22. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
23. Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.