Laundry Assistant (Letham Park)

Renaissance Care (Scotland); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Bonus

Rewards & Recognition Programme

Free learning and development

Paid PVG check

Free uniform & PPE

Opportunities for career progression

Continuous training and improvement

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Discount Card

Job summary

Renaissance Care (Scotland) is seeking a dedicated Laundry Assistant for Letham Park. The role focuses on careful handling of residents' belongings, efficient laundry workflows, and maintaining high hygiene standards to support residents' comfort and dignity.

Commitment to safeguarding, teamwork, and excellent communication with residents and staff is essential. The successful candidate will work a 40-hour week with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Able to understand COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
• You should be caring, friendly and respect residents’ dignity and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the laundry process: collecting, washing, sorting and pressing linens and clothing.
• Ensure items are returned to residents’ rooms promptly and with care.
• Monitor and maintain laundry machines; report faults to maintenance teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

COSHH

HACCP

Job description

Laundry Assistant, Letham Park

We’re looking for a dedicated team member to join our team as a Laundry Assistant, where you will play a key role in ensuring our residents feel comfortable and cared for every day. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are seeking an experienced Laundry Assistant to join our team in Letham Park for 40 hours a week.

Residents feel most at ease when they are surrounded by their personal belongings and dressed in their favourite, most comfortable clothing. As a Laundry Assistant, you play a vital role in our care home, ensuring that each resident's belongings are well cared for and returned promptly to their rooms, contributing to their comfort and dignity.

Your primary responsibility will be to manage the laundry process with care and attention to detail, including collecting, washing, sorting, and pressing linens and clothing, as well as making any necessary repairs to ensure every item is returned to its owner in great condition.

You will make sure all laundry machines are used correctly, regularly monitored, and properly maintained (via our maintenance teams), promptly reporting any faults or damage. You will also adhere to COSHH requirements and promote safe working practices, always following company policies and procedures.

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a similar role and be able to demonstrate attention to detail. You will understand COSHH and HACCP and be a great team player.

Communication is the key to working within the home and we encourage you to build meaningful connections with residents within the home. You should be caring and friendly in nature and will respect residents’ dignity and privacy. Confidentiality and discretion is key within the role.

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all of our employees the following benefits:

• 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme
• Rewards & Recognition Programme
• Free learning and development
• Paid PVG check
• Free uniform & PPE
• Opportunities for career progression
• Continuous training and improvement to help you achieve your goals
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace
• Concert for carers scheme
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card