Laundry Assistant - Evelyn May House - Langdon Hills

Runwood Homes Limited; Basildon; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays (28 days)

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Assistance for family

Induction and training

DBS check & uniform

NVQ funding

Career progression

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Runwood Homes Limited is seeking a Laundry Assistant to support our care home operations. You will manage laundry for residents and ensure a clean, orderly environment while adhering to safety standards.

You will work as part of the support services team, with training provided and opportunities to advance your career within the company.

Qualifications

• High standards of cleanliness and care for residents.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
• Reliable team player who is proactive and flexible.
• Willingness to participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Operate washing machines, dryers and ironing equipment safely.
• Sort, wash, dry, fold and redistribute residents' laundry.
• Keep laundry area clean, tidy and well organised.
• Follow health and safety standards to prevent contamination and accidents.

Skills

Team player

Proactive

Flexible

Willingness to learn

Tools

Washing machines

Dryers

Ironing equipment

Job description

As a Laundry Assistant, you will be a member of the support services team. Your main Laundry Assistant responsibilities will be to ensure the laundry of residents and general care home is completed in a professional and timely manner. This includes using washing machines, dryers, and ironing equipment safely and efficiently as well as neatly folding, hanging, or preparing clean laundry for redistribution. Your daily tasks as a Laundry Assistant include keeping the laundry area clean, tidy and organised as well as following health and safety standards to avoid contamination and accidents.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We are looking for a skilled Laundry Assistant who can confidently maintain high standards of work whilst handling resident belongings with care and respect. You should be able to organise and prioritise your tasks effectively. It's important for our Laundry Assistants to be proactive, flexible, and a great team player. We also value a willingness to learn and grow, as you will need to participate in training activities to enhance your skills and knowledge for a safe and efficient performance in your role.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 55 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.