Laundry Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Colne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Laundry Assistant, where your compassion and teamwork will make a real difference in the lives of older residents. This rewarding part-time role offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday, and various employee perks while contributing to a nurturing community. Your efforts will ensure that every resident feels valued and cared for, making this a fulfilling career choice.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing resources

Recommend a friend scheme

Family friendly policies

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Respect for older people and willingness to undertake training.
• Kind, warm and caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of residents' bedding and personal clothing.
• Washing, drying, ironing, and repairing laundry items.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Initiative

Job description

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Laundry Assistant based at Belvedere Manor, Colne

Available Hours:

Temporary- Part time - 20 hours

9 Months Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Leave

Salary £12.60 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Laundry Assistant at MHA, you will be part of a dedicated team who maintain the general cleanliness of the residents bedding, linen and personal clothing in a way that respects their dignity.

Duties will be varied and include washing, drying, ironing and repairing laundry items for residents. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Belvedere Manor care home in Colne

Belvedere Manor is a luxurious care home designed to provide exceptional residential and dementia care for up to 84 residents. This elegant home in Colne offers both long term and respite care within a warm, inviting setting. Each room is thoughtfully appointed with ensuite wet rooms, ensuring residents enjoy privacy and comfort, supported by 24 hour personalised care that allows them to retain their independence with peace of mind.

The heart of Belvedere Manor is its dedication to each residents individuality. Our compassionate team collaborates with residents and their families to create personalised support plans, while our passionate activities coordinators keep the calendar lively with engaging pursuits. Music therapy sessions, whether one on one or in groups, add a meaningful touch to residents days, and regular outings in our own minibus bring excitement and variety.

The homes landscaped gardens and patio areas provide serene spaces to relax, while the on site hair and beauty salon, coffee shop, and bar offer touches of everyday luxury. With the companionship of a dedicated Chaplain for pastoral care, residents are supported in every aspect of life, making Belvedere Manor a vibrant, nurturing community.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore, whilst previous experience is desirable, your respect for older people and willingness to undertake training is more important.

You dont need any qualifications to get started as a Laundry Assistant. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent Acquisition Team.