| Laundry Assistant position at Midlands Care. Ensure high standards of laundry care and hygiene for our residents.
Responsibilities:
- Sorting, washing, drying, folding, and ironing personal and household linen in line with care home protocols.
- Inspecting garments for damage, repairing minor tears, replacing buttons, and ensuring proper care for delicate fabrics.
- Organising and returning clean laundry to designated areas, including personalised resident storage boxes and wardrobes.
- Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness within laundry areas, adhering to infection‑control procedures and COSHH regulations.
- Monitoring stock levels of laundry supplies and chemicals, reporting shortages, and ensuring safe storage.
- Supporting residents respectfully when handling personal clothing, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Participating in comprehensive training programmes throughout the year, including mandatory and supplementary online and practical courses.
- Completing our induction programme to enhance your skills in delivering high‑quality laundry services.
- Available for a range of shift patterns, including part‑time and full‑time positions.
Qualifications and Skills:
- No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided; however, experience in a care home or hospitality environment is welcomed.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills, with good spoken English or a required language of service users.
- Physical stamina to perform manual tasks such as lifting, standing for extended periods, and operating laundry equipment.
- Reliable, adaptable, and proactive in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
- Patient, empathetic, and calm under pressure, able to handle stressful situations professionally.
- Enhanced DBS Check will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.
Strictly- Full right to work in the UK is required as we do not offer sponsorship. |
