Laundry Assistant

Nazareth Nurserylancaster; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home in East Finchley is seeking a dedicated Laundry Assistant. You will be part of a friendly team responsible for laundry duties, ensuring residents' clothing is well-maintained. Training is provided for those without prior experience. The role includes high standards in laundry, effective communication, and teamwork. Enjoy several benefits including DBS/PVG disclosure payment, employee assistance programs, and ongoing learning opportunities. You will be paid at least the National Living Wage if aged 18-25.

Benefits

DBS/PVG disclosure certificate covered

Induction and ongoing training

Free employee assistance program

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

National Living Wage for ages 18-25

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning and/or laundry services experience is desirable but not essential.
• Must have good communication skills and work well in a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and possess a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of laundry within the home.
• Wash, dry, iron and repair residents' clothing.
• Maintain linen stocks for day-to-day use.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Flexible approach

Energetic and hard working

Good time management

Organizational skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity to work as a Laundry Assistant in our care home has been available. You will work part of a friendly team, where you will be responsible for carrying out all laundry duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the highest standards of laundry within the home
• Keeping our residents' clothing looking and feeling great, you will be responsible for washing, drying, ironing and repairing items as needed
• You will maintain linen stocks for day to day use
• You will take real pride in ensuring your work is always completed to the highest standard

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

England Only - You will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID19.

About You

The ideal person for this role would have previous cleaning and/or laundry services experience but this is not desirable and full training will be provided. As a Laundry Assistant, it is essential you have good communication skills and can work well within a team and individually. The role would suit someone who has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a flexible approach and is energetic and hard working. It is also important that you have good time management and organisational skills.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card - discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-25 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate