At a Glance
- Tasks: Help care for residents by managing their laundry with love and attention.
- Company: Riversway Nursing Home, a supportive environment in the heart of Bristol.
- Benefits: Earn £12.96 to £13.32 per hour, enjoy free snacks, and get comprehensive holiday pay.
- Other info: Join a team that values respect, patience, and understanding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: A caring nature; experience is a plus but not required as training is provided.
The predicted salary is between 12.96 - 13 £ per hour.
This role will be based at Riversway Nursing Home, in the heart of Bristol. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 63 residents, living with a range of physical, age-related and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.
Benefits of becoming our Laundry Assistant:
- Excellent hourly pay ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 dependent upon qualification
- Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
- Fully funded DBS
- Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
- Free refreshments and snacks on shift
- Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
Responsibilities of our Laundry Assistant include:
- Processing residents' personal clothing and household laundry to a high standard within the laundry service
- Ensuring that any items that require thermal disinfection are processed correctly and that infection control procedures are strictly adhered to
- Ensuring that all items of personal and household laundry are ironed/pressed to a high standard
- Ensuring that all items of personal clothing and household linen are in a good state of repair and to bring to the attention of the Hotel Services Manager/Care Home Manager when they are not
- Maintaining all areas of the laundry, equipment and linen cupboards in a clean, tidy and hygienic condition, ensuring stock levels are adequate
- Remaining professional and courteous at all times with residents, colleagues, external professionals, family members and visitors to the home
- Following any health & safety procedures required of you and to ensure that any health and safety risks are reported to the Manager immediately
- Any other reasonable duties, as requested by your Manager, to meet the changing needs of the business
What we’re looking for in our Laundry Assistant:
To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Though prior experience as a Laundry Assistant is desirable, this is not essential as full training is provided. Typically, our residents live with age-related conditions, life-limiting health conditions and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities. Additionally, many of our residents live with dementia and as such an understanding of dementia would be beneficial.
Laundry Assistant employer: Prime Life
Prime Life is an exceptional employer that values compassion and dedication, offering a supportive work environment at Westerlands Care Village in Brough. With excellent pay rates, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional development, employees are encouraged to grow while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. Join a team that prioritises care and community, ensuring that every day brings rewarding experiences.
