Laundry Assistant- Part Time
Are you someone who takes pride in creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for others?
Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team where your contribution truly matters?
Milward House is looking for a team player who is proactive and determined to work in our dynamic ancillary team. As a Laundry Assistant, you will be responsible for all aspects of the cleaning duties in accordance with the daily and weekly schedules. Your attention to detail and team spirit will make a real difference to the lives of those we serve.
Milward House is an attractive, modern care home about two miles from the centre of Tunbridge Wells, Kent and offers both residential care and dementia care. View our wonderful home .
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Responsibilities:
* Help to keep the home hygienic, fresh and tidy;
* Liaise with the Manager on cleaning schedules and cleaning material stock control;
* Receive/collect items for laundering including, clothing, bedding, soft furnishings and household linens;
* Fold items correctly, distribute residents’ clothing and store linen and household items safely;
* Maintain the Laundry and linen stores in a safe, clean, tidy condition;
* Maintain records as required by your manager;
* Attend meetings and training activities including fire and evacuation procedures etc. as required;
* In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you are required to perform other duties assigned by your manager from time to time that are within your capabilities.
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About you:
* You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have an empathy with them;
* A basic food hygiene certificate would be an advantage but is not essential;
* You need to be able to work as part of a team in order to provide an excellent service to our residents; and
* You must be a well-organised, practical and adaptable person.
We offer a full induction to the work and also provide other training as required by the post. Recognising that your contribution can make a huge difference is crucial to this role.
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Hours:
15 hours per week across 3 days
Shifts: Monday to Wednesday 8am-1pm
Benefits:
* £250 joining bonus (on completion of probation)
* weeks' holiday, including bank holidays
* Training & development
* Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
* Paid DBS checks
* Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
* Ongoing support from management
* Flexible working: various working hours
* Team events
* Pension scheme
* Care Friends referral
* Medicash
* Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
* Long-standing service rewards
* Birthday rewards
— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —
Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.