Laundry Assistant

Healthcare Homes; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited is seeking a Laundry Assistant for Mill Lane in Felixstowe. The role involves washing and ironing residents' clothing, ensuring tidiness and respectful handling. Basic sewing may be required to repair damaged items.

Training and induction are provided, with a supportive team in a well-regarded care home. The position is part of a team-focused environment offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for training and progression within Healthcare

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and compassionate approach.
• Willing to learn and follow training.

Responsibilities

• Washing and ironing residents' clothing, returned tidily and respectfully.
• Undertaking repairs to damaged items; basic sewing skills required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Laundry Assistant

Mill Lane, Felixstowe

£12.71 per hour

Bank - Covering Annual leave and sickness

Do you have good attention to detail and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our laundry team at our lovely nursing home, Mill Lane.

Mill Lane specialises in residential, nursing and dementia care for the elderly living in Suffolk. The home has a warm and homely atmosphere from the minute you walk through the door and it has an enviable reputation within the local community for its high quality care.

What would a typical day look like?

• Washing and ironing of our residents clothing, ensuring they are returned tidily and respectfully
• Undertaking repairs to damaged items so basic sewing skills are required

Experience is not essential and we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.