Bank Laundry Assistant

About Us...

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission...

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Our Values…

Care

Do you strive to provide the highest standard of person-centred care?

Compassion

Are you kind and empathetic?

Courage

Are you driven to progress?

Communication

Do you consider yourself a good all round communicator?

Commitment

Are you passionate about excellent care?

Competence

Are you able to work well within a team but also on your own initiative?

Your Responsibilities...

Sort washing into relevant groups, where applicable, and process it through the washer, drier and iron. Keep clean and dirty linen separate within the laundry area.

The following priorities apply

Bedding

Towels

Residents' personal laundry

Serviettes

Tea Towels

Return the Care Home's washing to the linen cupboard, dining room and the kitchen.

Perform minor repairs to the Service users’ clothing.

Any clothes that are not marked should be named and place in the appropriate boxes after they have been laundered.

Ensure the laundry room is clean and tidy.

On a daily basis

wash down wasters, dryers and laundry bags; clean lint trays/vents; mop floors.

Use appropriate protective clothing when dealing with soiled/infected linen.

Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the laundry area.

Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.

A few things we are looking for…

Fantastic people skills

Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong relationships and empathise.

Caring by nature

An enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day.

Great team player

Do you work well in a team of likeminded people?

Adaptable

The role of a Laundry Assistant is very fast paced, can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations?

No experience?

No problem

We will provide you with a comprehensive induction programme and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career with Advinia Health Care.

In Return we can offer...

Free DBS/PVG check

Competitive pay rates

Flexible pay

Paid Family Leave

5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro rata per hours worked)

A fantastic working environment

Free uniform

Professional training and ongoing career progression

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age