Laundry Assistant

NHS; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a compassionate Laundry Assistant for their renowned care home. The role involves vital laundry management tasks while ensuring personalized care for residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in laundry services and a caring approach to support elderly individuals. Opportunities for growth and development are provided.

Benefits

Salary of £12.26 per hour

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Support for personal development plans

Opportunities for personal growth

Inclusive community environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar environment.
• Laundry experience.
• A caring nature and personal approach.

Responsibilities

• Handling residents' laundry with care.
• Performing minor repairs on clothing.
• Maintaining a clean laundry environment.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to work under pressure

Resilience

Engaging personality

Education

Experience in a laundry environment

Job description

Akari Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated Laundry Assistant to join their award-winning care home. The role involves ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all laundry processes, providing personalized attention to residents' clothing, and maintaining a clean and well-organized laundry environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Laundry Assistant, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the laundry services within the care home. This includes carefully handling residents' personal items, performing minor repairs, and ensuring the laundry room is always clean and well-maintained. You will work collaboratively with the Housekeeper and the wider domestic team to deliver a personalized and compassionate service to the residents, respecting their individual religious and cultural backgrounds.

About us

Akari Care is an award-winning provider of personalized care for the elderly. Their aim is to create an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and receive the care they deserve. The company is committed to offering its employees opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

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 offered personalized care.

We seek an additional Laundry Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people.

Working with the Housekeeper and the domestic team, you will ensure the smooth, efficient operation of all laundry processes. This includes handling residents' laundry with care, performing minor repairs on clothing, and respecting individual and cultural needs. You will continually assess residents' laundry requirements and provide personalized attention as needed. You will also ensure the laundry room remains clean and well-maintained, and share your knowledge with colleagues to uphold high standards.

While performing practical duties in a busy care home laundry environment, it is essential to be mindful of and sensitive to residents' religious and cultural backgrounds, ensuring they feel they receive a personalized service.

By demonstrating your alignment with our values of personalized excellence, community spirit, and compassion, we offer you opportunities to develop your skills and support vulnerable adults according to their individual needs.

What we require from you:

• Experience working in a similar environment
• Laundry experience
• A caring nature with a personal approach
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Warm, approachable, and engaging personality
• Respect for others
• Resilience and adaptability to colleagues' and residents' needs

What's in it for you:

• A salary of £12.26 per hour
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (full-time equivalent, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Support for personal development plans
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• An inclusive community environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience in a laundry environment, caring nature, and flexibility to adapt to change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to verify criminal convictions.