Job Description
Location
Caer Gwent
Salary
£10.42 - £10.69 per hour
Hours of Work - Part time
Hours of Work:
Week one - 2 hours Tuesday, 7 hours Sunday.
Week two - 7 hours Sunday.
Job Requirements
Applications to be shortlisted upon receipt. please apply early to avoid disappointment
The role
We are looking to appoint a Laundry Assistant to work at Caer Gwent. You will ensure all laundry at the Home is dealt with efficiently and in line with guidelines whilst observing safe working practices by following correct procedures (including Health and Safety, COSHH and other legislative requirements). You will also need to have the ability to understand the needs of our residents; work well as part of a team and build positive relationships.
Main Duties
- To complete laundry schedule.
- To use responsibly cleaning materials in the recommended fashion.
- To ensure clean laundry is ironed, folded and distributed in the appropriate manner.
- To observe safe working practices and avoid creating hazards.
- To ensure soiled laundry is dealt with efficiently, in the appropriate manner and without cross contamination.
- To report to senior staff any faulty equipment, maintenance requirements, etc.
- To report to senior staff any untoward incidents regarding residents or their possessions.
- Ensure the laundry is left clean and tidy.
- To ensure drier filter is clean and free from debris.
- To clean floor surfaces daily.
- To participate in staff meetings and training sessions, as appropriate.
- To personally be responsible for complying with Fire Precaution procedures.
- To work in a spirit of co-operation with all the Home’s staff.
Benefits of working at Guild Care
- Working for a local charity that has supported the community since 1933
- Welcome to Guild Care bonus (for eligible roles)
- Refer a friend scheme- you could earn £500 for recommending a friend to Guild Care
- Competitive salaries
- 20-25 days holiday
- Pension scheme
- Sick pay
- Flexible shift patterns
- Free DBS check
- Excellent learning and development opportunities and clear defined care career pathway
- Supportive colleagues
- Job satisfaction
- Local offers for Guild Care staff
- Being part of a values- led organisation
Job Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal style with service users, visitors and colleagues
- Ability to provide a good standard of customer service
- The post holder must be able to provide a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Desirable
- Experience of working with older people.
- Demonstrates awareness of Dementia
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work procedures
Get in touch
If you would like to find out more about the role our Recruitment Team is always happy to help answer any questions you may have. For an informal chat please call 01903 863154.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 9 per week
Salary: £10.42-£10.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worthing, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person