Job Description A vacancy has arisen for 2 x Permanent, 18 hour Laundry Assistant posts. The 18 hours will be worked over 3 days from 8:30am - 3:00pm. As these posts are part-time the salary will be Pro-Rata to the hours worked. The post holders will be responsible for: - Daily washing by machine of bedding, towels, residents personal clothing and other related articles. - Drying of laundered articles and finishing laundry, ironing and folding of articles. - Unpacking and checking of clothing and bedding coming into laundry area. - Ironing and folding laundry articles for distribution to residents rooms. - Cleaning all equipment, fixtures and fittings to the specified standard. The laundry assistant will comply with training and procedures and be aware of and adhere to Health and safety rules and regulations relating to all aspects of the post including the use of electrical equipment, Infection control and CoSHH regulations. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement, for the benefit of the service and organisation. Requirements This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council. The Individual WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits: • Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits • A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year • Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role. For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/ More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/