Laundry Assistant - Ilkley Burley In Wharfedale

Avery Healthcare Group; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Ilkley seeks a warm and dedicated Laundry Assistant to support the Head Housekeeper. The ideal candidate should understand laundering requirements, have experience in a similar role, and maintain a positive attitude towards residents. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. DBS check required. Apply today to make a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles.
• Experience working in a similar setting or a hotel.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Housekeeper in providing a laundering service.
• Carry out all laundering duties.
• Practice safe systems of work across various tasks.

Skills

Understanding of laundering requirements

Positive attitude towards residents

Compassion

Teamwork

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day - your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're 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, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Laundry Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Laundry Assistant will be to support the Head Housekeeper in providing a laundering service in support of the hospitality services function, ensuring a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Carrying out all laundering 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. Our 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, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes - we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're 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:
A DBS 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.