Laundry Assistant

NHS Jobs; Nuthall CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Laundry Assistant to support the Head Housekeeper in delivering a high-quality laundry service across our care home. You will handle laundering tasks with care, following wash guides and safety practices to keep textile standards for residents impeccable.

Join a close-knit team that values respect, compassion and accountability. You will contribute to a supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop while ensuring residents' comfort and dignity

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of laundering procedures for textiles.
• Experience in a similar setting (care home or hotel).
• Strong care for residents and respectful attitude.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality laundry services to residents.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all laundry duties.
• Understanding wash guide instructions and laundering requirements for a range of textiles.
• Practising safe systems of work and risk assessment for manual handling.
• Contributing to teamwork and promptly acting on instructions.

Skills

Laundry experience

Care home setting

Compassionate

Team player

Job description

Package Description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the Role

Your focus as Laundry Assistant will be to supportthe Head Housekeeper in providing a laundering service insupportof the hospitality services function, ensuring a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Responsibilities

• Carryingout all laundry 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.

About You

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

Ideal Candidate Must

• 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.

About Avery

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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.

Please note this role will require

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

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