Laundry Assistant

Job summary

Laundry Assistant Location: Langford View, Bicester, Oxfordshire  Pay Rate: £13.14 per Hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 29 Hours per week  Shift Pattern: 8:00am - 3:00pm Mixture of Laundry an Housekeeping duties (working alternate weekends) ABOUT THE ROLE As a Laundry Assistant you’ll be responsible for providing a laundry service for our residents; this includes the operation of commercial washing, drying and finishing machinery. You’ll ensure the laundry area is safe, clean and tidy at all times and that all laundry is processed in an efficient and timely manner.  Some of our residents love to join in with simple laundry tasks, so you may sometimes find that you have extra help as you carry out your daily routines. At Langford View we offer specialist and high-quality residential, nursing, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 60 residents in a calm, friendly and comfortable surroundings. AND IN RETURN The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.   Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team: * 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * A workplace pension * Free uniform * Free DBS * Higher rates of pay at weekends * Access to our Employee Assistance Programme * Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us * Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more  ABOUT YOU You don’t need to have previous formal laundry or housekeeping experience, as we’ll give you the training and support you need. What we’re looking for is someone who is able to use their own initiative and takes pride in their work. You’ll have a positive can-do approach, with good communication skills, confident in engaging with our residents to understand their individual needs ensuring they receive the best service possible. In joining us, you’ll become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes. If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Laundry Assistant within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today. We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested. #IND1