Job summary As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, Avery Healthcare believes that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other.
The company is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join its friendly, award-winning team as a Laundry Assistant.
Main duties of the job The Laundry Assistant will support the Head Housekeeper in providing a high-quality and comprehensive laundering service to ensure the delivery of a great care service to residents.
Responsibilities include carrying out all laundering duties, understanding wash guide instructions, practicing safe systems of work, and contributing to teamwork.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' through the exceptional care and experience it offers across its growing portfolio of over 100 care homes.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Shift Details: 8 AM - 4:30 PMAt Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues,supporting your career development witha variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.We are nowseekingacompassionate,enthusiastic,and dedicatedindividualto join our friendly, award-winning team as a Laundry Assistant.ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Laundry Assistant will be tosupportthe Head Housekeeper in providing a laundering service insupportof the hospitality services function, ensuring a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Carryingout all laundering duties.
Understandingwash guide instructions, laundering requirements of a wide range of textiles and the properties of cleaning materials to ensure that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
Practicing safe systems of work across various tasks, particularly moving and handling loads, by assessing risk and considering personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
Contributing fully to teamwork, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly acting on all reasonable work instructions.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles.
Have experience working in a similar setting or a hotel.
Have a positive attitude towards residents.
Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents.ABOUT AVERYAs one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of ourresidents' lives should be as enriching as any other.
Our vision of creating meaningful livestogether is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees.Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate should demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles, have experience in a similar setting or a hotel, have a positive attitude towards residents, and show compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services.