Friends of the Elderly
Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant
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Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant
Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant Calcot £13.02 per hour (£14.32 on weekends)
Contract & Hours
Position: Permanent, Part Time (31.5 hours per week) Working Pattern: Days & week-ends (3 days on, 3 days off)
About Friends of the Elderly (FoTE)
Friends of the Elderly is a not-for-profit charity with over 120 years of experience delivering excellent, family-like care for older people. Our services include:
- Residential and dementia care
- Respite care
- Day care services
- Financial grants for older people in need
About Friends Place, Calcot
Friends Place in Calcot isn’t just a care home—it’s a vibrant community that blends exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care with homely comforts.
Facilities: ✔ Cinema ✔ Salon ✔ Café ✔ Bar
Our state-of-the-art facility in Reading’s heart provides a warm, supportive environment where residents feel valued and cherished.
The Role: Housekeeper / Laundry Assistant
Join us as you help maintain a clean, hygienic space for residents while supporting their laundry needs. Duties include:
- Domestic cleaning & tidying:
- Vacuuming & polishing (tables, office surfaces, armchairs, dining chairs)
- Cleaning bathroom and kitchen spaces
- Wiping high-touch surfaces and emptying bins
- Laundry service support:
- Handling residents’ personal laundry
- Keeping laundry areas clean and well-organised
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We prioritise resident comfort and dignity. Pride in your work, a team player attitude, and resilience are essential—just as important as compassion!
No prior experience is required—we provide full training.
Key Requirements
✅ Able to follow COSHH and Health and Safety guidelines (training provided) ✅ Competent written and spoken English, alongside basic numeracy ✅ Comfortable with digital technology for online training
Why Work for Friends of the Elderly?
Perks & Benefits
🔹 Retirement Plan with 6% employer contribution 🔹 Generous annual leave entitlement 🔹 Wellbeing support (coaching, counselling) 🔹 Learning & development opportunities 🔹 Retail discounts to boost your financial flexibility 🔹 Affordable salary-loan access with automatic salary deduction 🔹 Health cash plans for you and your family 🔹 Cycle-to-work scheme 🔹 Long-service awards (compensated with tenure increments) 🔹 "Refer-a-friend" bonus – £200 reward if you help us recruit 🔹 Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays 🔹 Uniforms provided
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A Safe and Inclusive Workplace
Safeguarding
Every staff member is required to follow our Safeguarding Policy. Reporting suspicions of abuse is mandatory—your commitment protects residents and the team.
Criminal Record Checks
This role involves regulated public activity. As a condition of employment:
- All candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, including barred lists screening.
- Offers are not guaranteed if checks reveal serious concerns—individual circumstances will determine suitability.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Friends of the Elderly embraces diversity, celebrate "difference", and uphold equality standards. Our unique culture encourages all employees to bring their best selves—we create an environment where everyone thrives.
Note: We actively encourage applications from anyone with a UK work right. While we do not currently offer sponsorship, the door is open if it changes in the future.
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