About this role
Job summary 20 Hours Per Week If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an additional Laundry Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Housekeeper and the wider domestic team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all laundry processes in the home. This will include giving your undivided attention and care to all items for laundering, performing minor repairs to the residents personal items of clothing whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs. Continually and compassionately assess all aspects of residents laundry requirements and prov
Main duties of the job This job is for a permanent Laundry Assistant position at Akari Care, located in Parbold. The role involves working 20 hours a week, focusing on providing exceptional laundry services within a care home environment. Akari Care prides itself on creating a space where residents are valued and respected, offering personalized care. In collaboration with the Housekeeper and domestic team, the Laundry Assistant will manage all laundry processes, cater to individual needs, and perform minor repairs to personal clothing. Previous laundry experience and a caring nature are necessary. The position offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, recognition schemes, a provided uniform, and funded training and development opportunities. Akari Care is committed to supporting its employees' personal and professional growth while maintaining a respectful and inclusive community environment.
About us Akari Care is an award-winning provider of care homes focused on creating environments where elderly residents are valued and respected. Their mission is to offer personalized care that meets the individual needs of each resident while fostering a community spirit and compassionate environment. Akari Care invests in the development of its staff by providing training, development opportunities, and support for personal growth. The organisation values a strong team spirit and ensures a caring atmosphere for both residents and employees. By focusing on excellence and a personal touch, Akari Care aims to make a positive impact on the lives of the elderly, ensuring their dignity and comfort in a supportive environment. They also prioritize flexibility in working patterns and ensure their services are sensitive to the religious and cultural backgrounds of all individuals involved.
Job description Job responsibilities
** 20 Hours Per Week **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek an additional Laundry Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Working in collaboration and unison with the Housekeeper and the wider domestic team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all laundry processes in the home. This will include giving your undivided attention and care to all items for laundering, performing minor repairs to the residents personal items of clothing whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs. Continually and compassionately assess all aspects of residents laundry requirements and provide dedicated and individualised attention if / when required. Methodically ensure that the laundry room is permanently clean and tidy, and that all equipment is clean and well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards.
Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home laundry environment it is important to be mindful of and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds. To be continuously aware of how these needs might impact our residents alongside making sure they all feel that they have a personalised service.
By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.What we require from you:
Experience of working within similar environment Laundry experience required A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach. Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you. Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated. Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residentsWhat is in it for you:
A competitive salary Pension contribution of 3% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes. Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid. 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans. The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally. An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in a similar environment with required laundry experience and a caring nature able to give a personal approach.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited
Address Akari Care
Parbold
WN8 7TG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)