About The Role
Cottingham Manor are currently recruiting for a Laundry Assistant to join the team!
24 hours per week This will include some weekend work. 7:30am -4pm
£12.25 per hour regardless of age.
The role of an Ancillary Assistant is to work as part of a team providing a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in all areas throughout the home, following appropriate cleaning procedures
It is essential that all our staff are;
- Flexible, caring and compassionate.
- Positive, self-motivated and organised.
- Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
- Sensitive to the needs of others.
- An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
- Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.
Overview of Job Description:
- The use of chemicals and cleaning equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines.
- To clear waste in an appropriate manner.
- To maintain Health and safety throughout the home for residents, visitors and staff.
- To keep a high standard of appearance and tidiness throughout the home and to respect each residents’ belongings being mindful of their privacy and dignity in their rooms and to their personal property
- To check the condition of domestic equipment and report any malfunctions, hazards or potential hazards to maintenance.
- To undertake isolation cleaning where required – for residents who need to be protected from infection, or for those who may be infected
- To ensure that the laundry room is a safe environment for staff and conforms to the legislation laid down under the health and safety at work legislation
- To ensure that every resident enjoys clean and well maintained laundry and that this is presented to the required standard.
- To maintain a high standard of laundry in accordance with environmental health requirements.
- To carry out daily maintenance of the laundry equipment.
- To ensure stocks of consumables are sufficient and not used wastefully
In return the company will offer you:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Free Uniform
- Free Enhanced DBS check*
- Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
- Career Progression
- Staff recognition awards
- Rewards App
- Health Scheme
- Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude.
Yorkare Homes is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
- Fee will be recouped should you leave within your probation period.