About The Role
PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering Sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time
Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for a Laundry Assistant to join our award-winning team at Marula Lodge. Marula Lodge provides high-quality services to up to 42 residents across 4 specialised units, supporting residents with complex care needs and providing a safe, comfortable living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole person and their unique challenges, rather than just the diagnosis. We are currently rated GOOD with CQC.
What do you need?
* Previous experience in a similar role
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team, forming positive relationships with colleagues, residents, and visitors
* A positive attitude towards residents
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
* Previous laundry experience in a care home (desirable)
What hours will you work?
Working for us offers more time for your personal life with a 7 out of 14 day rotating pattern:
* Week 1 – 3 days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (08:00 to 16:00)
* Week 2 – 4 days: Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday (08:00 to 16:00)
Total average of 28 hours per week.
What will you be doing?
* Laundering and ironing a variety of materials including residents' personal clothing, bedding, and kitchen linen
* Ensuring all linen is laundered to a high standard
* Keeping the laundry area clean and maintaining separate areas for clean and soiled items
* Segregating and distributing residents' clothing and linen as requested
* Complying with regulations such as COSHH, Environmental Health, and Fire Procedures
* Following the company’s health and safety policies, especially when handling soiled materials
Benefits package worth up to £5,000
* Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
* Subsidised daily lunch
* Free DBS check and parking
* Free uniform laundered on-site for each shift
* Monthly overtime raffle with a chance to win an additional £200
* Training courses provided, including NAPPI
* Paid e-learning and training
* Incentives such as vouchers and cash for Christmas and long service
* Refer a friend scheme up to £1,000
* Paid company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discounts via online, activity days, and in-store offers
* Healthcare cash plan up to £700, including dental and optical benefits
* Access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme
* Blue Light card with over 13,000 discounts
*Terms and conditions apply
About Us
Cornerstone Healthcare provides specialist care for vulnerable individuals with challenging behaviours related to complex neurodegenerative and mental health conditions.
Residents typically have neurological degenerative conditions like Dementia coupled with mental health issues, making them unsuitable for standard dementia or elderly residential care homes.
We currently operate 3 services in Waterlooville, Curdridge, and Mytchett, with 2 new services opening in Bristol and Birmingham in 2025.
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