Laundry Assistant

Lily; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily is seeking a dedicated laundry assistant to support our care home. The role involves washing and ironing service users' clothing and bed linen, and handling delicate items with care. You will maintain a clean laundry area, monitor stock, and report any equipment issues to the supervisor.

Training on policies, COSHH, and health and safety will be provided. This on-site role supports a warm, resident-focused home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home setting preferred.
• Ability to launder service users' personal clothing and bed linen per care home policies.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Wash and iron service users' clothing and bed linen according to instructions.
• Launder infected or soiled items in line with home policies.
• Identify items in need of repair and take appropriate action.
• Keep the laundry area clean, tidy and stocked with washing materials.
• Report machine/dryer problems to the supervisor.
• Attend mandatory training and in-house sessions.
• Promote the home and maintain confidentiality as required.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and home procedures.

Skills

Laundry experience

Care home experience

Attention to detail

Job description

To provide a laundry service that ensures service users personal items are well cared for and that maintains an adequate supply of all other items.

Knowledge,Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar role within a Care Home environment preferred.

To launder all items of service users personal clothing in accordance with the garment washing instructions

To launder all items of bed linen

To launder infected or soiled items in accordance with the homes policy

To identify any items in need of repair and undertake as appropriate

To Ensure the laundry area is kept clean and tidy

To monitor the use of washing materials and ensure adequate stock is maintained

To iron clothing and linen

To report any problems with the washing machines/dryers to the person in charge at the time

To carry out all duties in accordance with the homes policies and procedures

To attend training mandatory and in house

To understand COSSH regulations

To promote the home

Abide and understand policies and procedures

Respect confidentiality as per policy

Health and Safety

Be conversant with and ensure all staff are aware of the requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and of their compliance. Advise the Manager of any areas of concern.

Review

Changes which affect the organisation may necessitate the responsibilities of this post to be reviewed.