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Make a difference every day and give back to your community! This role will be based at Peaker Park Care Village, in the heart of Market Harborough. The Care Village has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 137 residents, living with a range of age related health conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia and may also require one to one personal support to maintain their daily independence.
Job Responsibility
Processing residents personal clothing and household laundry to a high standard within the laundry service
Ensuring items requiring thermal disinfection are processed correctly and infection control procedures adhered to
Ensuring all items of personal and household laundry are ironed/pressed to a high standard
Ensuring all items of personal clothing and household linen are in good state of repair and reporting when not
Maintaining all areas of the laundry, equipment and linen cupboards in clean, tidy and hygienic condition, ensuring adequate stock levels
Remaining professional and courteous with residents, colleagues, external professionals, family members and visitors
Following health & safety procedures and reporting risks to Manager
Any other reasonable duties as requested by Manager
Requirements
Patient, understanding and respectful of resident's individual abilities
Prior experience as a Laundry Assistant is desirable but not essential
Full training provided
Nice to have
Understanding of dementia
What we offer
Excellent hourly pay ranging from £13.61 to £13.92 dependent upon qualification
Opportunities to learn and progress with support of dedicated Quality Matters team
Fully funded DBS
Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme
Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £250 per successful candidate