Becoming a Superhero
Why join us?
We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.
As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.
About the role
As our Laundry Assistant you will ensure that all residents laundry is carefully cleaned according to the washing instructions. You will identify and pass on clothing that needs to be repaired to your line manager and will ensure residents property left in pockets is safely returned to them.
Here’s some other important things you need to know:
- You’ll need to understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health and Safety and COSHH
- Ensure that the laundry area is clean and tidy at all times by washing walls, work surfaces and floors on a daily basis
- Ensure that all laundry chemicals are ordered – via the administrator, stored and used in the correct way
The Ideal Candidate
Exceptional people make an exceptional care home
We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.
What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.
Benefits of joining our team
What we can offer you
- £12.65 per hour
- Full role - 40 hours per week
- Weekday and weekend shifts
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
- Pension
- Staff recognition schemes
- Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
- I have an idea £50 gift card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive Training and Career Development
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Dedicated mental health champions
About us and our home
Caring for Our Mental Health – Together
At Brooklands Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.
From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better