Laundry Assistant

Job Introduction
**WONDERFUL NEW OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A FRIENDLY CARE HOME NEAR YOU**

**Are you a Laundry Assistant looking for a rewarding career with flexibility?**

**Are you interested in making a difference?**

**WE WANT YOU**

**ABOUT US**

**Surbitonian Gardens at Poppy Court in Surbiton is a purpose-built care home opened in Summer 2022. We are looking for new team members to join us.**

**We ask questions, listen, and discover things that really matter. We come up with imaginative ways to recreate a homely environment where residents can continue to enjoy pastimes they love and find some new ones too living in a way which will ignite their spark, a sense of purpose, sustain a sense of identity and stretch the mind and muscles as well.**

**We are committed to making a positive difference to those who choose to live and work in our communities. We build every resident relationship on trust, striving to earn it from the very first conversation. We select kind and caring people to give the best service to our residents and exceed their expectations. We empower our team who demonstrate enthusiasm and energy in everything they do and be determined to make a difference.**

**At Surbitonian Gardens we embrace individuality in our support and care of all people who live in our home. We develop our team to support people flexibly and sensitively and we respect each person’s needs and values in all things.**

**EMPLOYEE PERKS INCLUDE**:
**Excellent hourly rates - **above average basic rates.

**Unlimited free training - **access to our NEW training platform with over 100 free courses.

**Introduce a Friend - **receive up to £250 when you introduce a friend or family member.

**Other Perks include - **Free Uniform, Free Car Parking, Free DBS.

**Requirements**:
Duties will include but not limited to:

- Collect and deliver all the residents clothing to their rooms
- Identify any clothing that is not adequately marked with the resident's name
- Collect and arrange all linen that is to be sent to an external laundry ready for collection
- Put away all clean linen deliveries when they arrive.
- To ensure that all chemicals are used in a way stipulated in the COSHH data sheets
- To ensure that all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used at all times

**Qualities we look for in our staff**
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Caring and compassionate
- Willing to learn new skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Approachable
- Ability to prioritise work load
- Good leadership skills

**Anavo Group is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our residents and will take up relevant DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.