Housekeeping and Laundry

PJ Care; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

PJ Care in Milton Keynes is seeking a Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant (Days) to join a specialist neurological care team. The role runs 7am–7pm on a rolling rota (5 days one week, 2 days the next) with some weekends and bank holidays.

You will support residents by maintaining high cleanliness standards and handling laundry duties with care. The right candidate reflects PJ Care values of care, compassion and commitment, enjoying continuous support and opportunities for career development and

Qualifications

• Experience in residential housekeeping and laundry operations.
• Ability to maintain high cleanliness standards in bedrooms and communal areas.
• Good organisational skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Meet all laundry needs including washing, drying and ironing.
• Launder soft furnishings and other onsite laundry.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards by servicing bedrooms and communal areas.
• Keep all unit areas clean and tidy, including toilets; wash, dust, polish, vacuum and mop.
• Set up the trolley at the start of day and empty it at end of shift.
• Collect stock and rotate across units.
• Clear Unit Managers office, Nurse's station and medication room.
• Complete daily paperwork.

Skills

Laundry handling

Cleaning

Organization

Job description

JOB TITLE:Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant (Days)

LOCATION: Milton Keynes

TERMS: Full Time, Permanent

RATE: £12.71 - 12.86per hour

Are you ready to advance your career in a specialist neurological service with a supportive, award-winning team? At PJ Care, recognised as the "Best Care Home to Work for in the UK," we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth, development, and job satisfaction.

Why PJ Care?

We are leaders in specialist neurological care and neurorehabilitation, supporting adults with progressive or acquired neurological conditions. Our commitment to Care, Compassion, and Commitment ensures we deliver exceptional care to residents and a positive work environment for our team.

We are currently looking for a Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant in Milton Keynes.

This position is for Days 7am - 7pm, on a rolling Rota pattern doing 5 days 1 week and 2 days the next week (not doing more than 3 days in a row).This will include some weekends and Bank Holidays.

The right candidate will reflect the PJ Care values of Care, Compassion, and Commitment.

Responsibilities

• To meet all laundry needs, including washing, drying and ironing.
• To launder soft furnishings and other onsite laundry.
• To Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation by servicing all bedrooms and communal areas in line with company procedures
• To keep all areas of the Units, including all toilets, clean and tidy. This includes washing, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning, sweeping and mopping as appropriate.
• Setting up the trolley at the beginning of the day and emptying it at the end of the shift
• Colleting stock and putting it away onto the different units
• Clearing the Unit Managers office, Nurse's station and medication room
• Completing the daily paperwork

What You'll Gain:

• Make a meaningful impact in residents' lives


• Receive continuous support in your career progression


• Be part of a workplace culture driven by innovation and collaboration


• Enhanced pay options


• 25 days holiday


• Fully funded enhanced DBS


• Long-service awards and recognition


• Career development opportunities with salary increments

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

PJ Care champions Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We support every team member and resident in reaching their full potential in an environment where everyone feels valued and safe.

All staff employed by PJ Care are individually responsible and expected to safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of all individuals who access PJ Care services to ensure everyone is protected from actual or potential harm.