Laundry Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Cannock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cannock seeks a warm and dedicated Laundry Assistant to join their team at Abbey Court Care Home. This role involves performing laundering duties, ensuring the proper care of various textiles, and practicing safe working methods. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar setting and demonstrate compassion towards residents. This position offers a supportive work environment and encourages personal growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of laundering requirements applicable to various textiles.
• Experience working in a similar setting or a hotel.
• Positive attitude towards residents.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all laundering duties.
• Understanding wash guide instructions and laundering requirements.
• Practicing safe systems of work across various tasks.
• Contributing fully to teamwork and promptly acting on work instructions.

Skills

Understanding laundering requirements

Experience in a similar setting or hotel

Positive attitude towards residents

Compassion and commitment to laundry services

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day - your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Laundry Assistant at Abbey Court Care Home in Cannock. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Carrying out all laundering duties.
• Understanding wash guide instructions, laundering requirements of a wide range of textiles and the properties of cleaning materials to ensure that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Practicing safe systems of work across various tasks, particularly moving and handling loads, by assessing risk and considering personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
• Contributing fully to teamwork, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly acting on all reasonable work instructions.

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles.
• Have experience working in a similar setting or a hotel.
• Have a positive attitude towards residents.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes - we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.