Laundry Assistant

Thornfield Care Home is situated on the outskirts of the lovely seaside town of Seaton which is located on the world-famous Jurassic Coast. Thornfield Care Home is registered for 52 residents.

Laundry Assistant Contract

•  £12.71 per hour
•  Contracted to 20 hours per week
•  Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
•  5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
As Laundry Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring residents’ clothing and linen are cared for to a high standard, supporting comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing. This is a hands on role where attention to detail and organisation are essential.
You will be responsible for washing, drying, ironing and returning items correctly, ensuring all clothing is clearly labelled and handled with care. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the laundry area, you will ensure all processes are carried out safely and efficiently.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will follow infection control, health and safety and laundry procedures, ensuring a consistent and reliable service that contributes to a well organised and comfortable environment. The successful candidate will be required to work some weekends.
What We Are Looking For

•  A positive and reliable approach
•  Good attention to detail and organisation
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  Good communication skills
•  Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial
•  Previous experience is welcomed but not essential

About us
Thornfield Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. xwzovoh

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.