Laundry Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Parbold; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a dedicated Laundry Assistant to ensure efficient laundry processes and provide personalized care to residents. The role requires a caring nature, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure, with a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a similar environment.
• Laundry experience required.
• Ability to give everyone a personal approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of all laundry processes.
• Perform minor repairs to residents’ clothing.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laundry room and equipment.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Resilience

Engaging persona

Job description

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If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek an additional Laundry Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and unison with the Housekeeper and the wider domestic team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all laundry processes in the home. This will include giving your undivided attention and care to all items for laundering, performing minor repairs to the residents’ personal items of clothing whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs. Continually and compassionately assess all aspects of residents’ laundry requirements and provide dedicated and individualised attention if / when required. Methodically ensure that the laundry room is permanently clean and tidy, and that all equipment is clean and well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards.

Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home laundry environment it is important to be mindful of and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds. To be continuously aware of how these needs might impact our residents alongside making sure they all feel that they have a personalised service.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

Experience of working within similar environment

Laundry experience required

A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What’s in it for you:

A competitive salary of £12.26

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included