Laundry Assistant

Advinia; Royston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS/PVG check

Competitive pay rates

Flexible pay

Paid Family Leave

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Fantastic working environment

Free uniform

Professional training and progression

Job summary

Advinia Health Care is seeking a friendly Laundry Assistant to join our care home team. You will sort, wash, dry and iron resident and staff laundry, keeping areas clean and safe, and ensuring items are returned to the correct places.

The role requires care for dignity and infection-control standards in a busy environment. You’ll enjoy a supportive induction, competitive pay, flexible pay options, and opportunities for training and career progression within a well-respected UK provider of

Qualifications

• Fantastic people skills: supportive and great at communicating, able to build strong relationships and empathise.
• Caring by nature: an enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives brighter.
• Great team player: able to work well in a team of likeminded people and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• No experience? No problem: induction programme and training plan provided to prepare you for your new career.

Responsibilities

• Sort washing into groups, run through washer/dryer and iron.
• Keep laundry area clean and tidy, separate clean and dirty laundry.
• Apply protective clothing when dealing with soiled/infected linen.
• Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the laundry area.
• Report illnesses or accidents to Home Manager or Person in Charge.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

About Us...

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission...

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Our Values…

Care:Do you strive to provide the highest standard of person-centred care?
Compassion: Are you kind and empathetic?
Courage:Are you driven to progress?
Communication:Do you consider yourself a good all round communicator?
Commitment: Are you passionate about excellent care?
Competence: Are you able to work well within a team but also on your own initiative?

Your Responsibilities...

• Sort washing into relevant groups, where applicable, and process it through the washer, drier and iron. Keep clean and dirty linen separate within the laundry area.
• The following priorities apply:
  • Bedding
  • Towels
  • Residents' personal laundry
  • Serviettes
  • Tea Towels
  • Return the Care Home'swashing to the linen cupboard, dining room and the kitchen.
  • Perform minor repairs to the Service users’ clothing.
• Any clothes that are not marked should be named and place in the appropriate boxes after they have been laundered.
• Ensure the laundry room is clean and tidy. On a daily basis: wash down wasters, dryers and laundry bags; clean lint trays/vents; mop floors.
• Use appropriate protective clothing when dealing with soiled/infected linen.
• Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the laundry area.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.

A few things we are looking for… Fantastic people skills:

Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong relationships and empathise.
Caring by nature: An enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day.
Great team player: Do you work well in a team of likeminded people?
Adaptable: The role of a Laundry Assistant is very fast paced, can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations?
No experience? No problem: We will provide you with a comprehensive induction programme and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career with Advinia Health Care.

In Return we can offer...

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible pay
• Paid FamilyLeave
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro rata per hours worked)
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Professional training and ongoing career progression

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age