Laundry Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Arundel; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Holid

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust in Arundel is seeking a Laundry Assistant to provide a dedicated laundry service for residents, operating commercial washing, drying and finishing equipment. You’ll ensure the laundry area is safe, clean and tidy and that all laundry is processed efficiently.

No formal laundry experience is required; training will be provided and you’ll have support from the team to develop your skills.

Qualifications

• No prior laundry experience required; training provided.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and engage with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide laundry service for residents using commercial washing, drying and finishing equipment.
• Keep the laundry area safe, clean and tidy and ensure laundry is processed efficiently.
• Assist residents with simple laundry tasks when needed and support team operations.

Job description

Laundry Assistant

Location: Arundel

Pay rate: £13.01

Contracted hours: Bank

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Laundry Assistant you’ll be responsible for providing a laundry service for our residents; this includes the operation of commercial washing, drying and finishing machinery. You’ll ensure the laundry area is safe, clean and tidy at all times and that all laundry is processed in an efficient and timely manner.

Some of our residents love to join in with simple laundry tasks, so you may sometimes find that you have extra help as you carry out your daily routines.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe withPPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You don’t need to have previous formal laundry or housekeeping experience, as we’ll give you the training and support you need. What we’re looking for is someone who is able to use their own initiative and takes pride in their work. You’ll have a positive can-do approach, with good communication skills, confident in engaging with our residents to understand their individual needs ensuring they receive the best service possible.

In joining us, you’ll become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.