Laundry Assistant (3 days per week including alternate weekends)

Sanders Senior Living group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A luxury care home group in Solihull is seeking a Laundry Assistant to ensure efficient laundry services while maintaining high standards. Responsibilities include using laundry equipment and keeping the area tidy. Ideal candidates are team players with attention to detail and a willingness to learn. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards while handling resident belongings.
• Proactive and capable of prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Willingness to participate in training activities.

Responsibilities

• Complete the laundry of residents and the general care home professionally.
• Use laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep the laundry area clean and organized.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Laundry Assistant – Care Home: Claridge Place

Hours per week: 15hrs per week (3 shifts per week 10.00am - 15.00pm, alternate weekends included)

Salary: £12.21 per hour

About the role

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 Sanders Senior Living

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• 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 Sanders Senior Living

Sanders Senior Living is a luxury care home group with state-of-the-art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services. Optimum health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. And we do it with a difference.

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 Sanders Senior Living, 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.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.