Night Laundry Assistant

at  Bracebridge Care Group

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• NVQ level 2 in housekeeping or equivalent, or the willingness to undertake this should you not have it
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work on a 7 day rota which includes weekends
• Ability to attend training (in own time if necessary) which could occasionally be held off site.
• To have comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety issues, particularly in respect of COSHH

BENEFITS

• 1/2-day off to start your birthday celebrations early
• Enhanced overtime rate
• 1.5 time pay on specific Bank Holidays
• Blue Light Discount Card
• 28 days annual leave (Pro rata)
• Contributory pension
• Dedicated Learning & Development
  Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work. We cannot provide sponsorship.
  ** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without notic

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Home Maker at Bracebridge Care Group, you will be responsible for managing all laundering duties within our care home, ensuring the laundry area is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation. This is a dynamic and busy role where, alongside your Head Home Maker, you will play a key part in supporting our people to live fulfilling and comfortable lives. We are looking for a kind and compassionate individual whose values align with ours, helping to create a sense of security, love and exemplary care within our homes.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

As a Home Maker your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safely collect and store dirty laundry, sorted into appropriate wash loads.
• Wash, dry and iron all home property including bed linen, table linen and towels.
• Wash, dry and iron all personal clothing and things belonging to people who live in the home.
• Ensure the linen cupboard is well stocked and tidy.
• Maintain general cleanliness of the laundry area including air filters and equipment.
• Ensure all people who live in the homes clothing is labelled correctly.
• Return laundry and personal clothing to the people who live in the home.
• Ensure clothes are placed in an orderly manner inside draws and wardrobes for the people who live in the home.
• Understand and follow wash guide instructions, and laundering requirements of a wide range of textiles.
• Ensure that all items laundered are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensure all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure safe handling of foul linen that has been placed in a red bag, wash correctly in accordance with IPC guidelines.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are stored in a safe and tidy manner.