Laundry Assistants

Runwood Homes; Gamston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding for NVQs

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a Laundry Assistant to support the care home’s laundry operations. You will handle washing, drying and ironing, preparing clean laundry for redistribution and keeping the area clean and organised.

Our role emphasises safety, respect for residents’ belongings, and teamwork. We offer full induction and ongoing training, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression within Runwood Homes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home environment preferred.
• Ability to organise workload and priorities.
• Willingness to learn and take part in training.

Responsibilities

• Operate washing machines, tumble dryers, ironing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep laundry area clean, tidy and well-organised.
• Handle resident belongings with care and respect.
• Follow health and safety standards to avoid contamination and accidents.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Health and safety awareness

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.

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.

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 57 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.

• 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