Laundry Assistant

Quality Management

To demonstrate a sense of pride for the job they do and the organisation.

To maintain a professional appearance in accordance with uniform standards.

To assist in the cleanliness and general appearance of the laundry and Cedars while going about own tasks.

To ensure health and safety of self and customers through best practice in all aspects of work and in line with Westward Care Health and Safety guidelines.

To ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and to the required standard within agreed timeframes.

Being Part of the Team

To work effectively with other team members to deliver laundry services and to contribute to the smooth operation of Cedars.

To contribute to the development of others through the sharing of skills, knowledge and information to enhance the experience of the customer.

To participate in training and development to meet mandatory requirements and identified needs.

Communication

To adopt various methods of communication to meet customer needs and build positive relationships.

To maintain confidentiality as appropriate.

To participate in team meetings and individual meetings with Line Manager as required.

Customer Service

To look for ways to improve customer service and communicate these ideas to the Administrator.

To carry out laundry duties in a discreet and professional manner that minimises the intrusion into customer’s privacy.

To lead by example in all aspects of the laundry service and to be proactive in addressing issues identified by customers, employees and visitors to a satisfactory conclusion.

To contribute to an ethos that anticipates customer needs and puts the customer first.

To demonstrate an understanding that internal customers are to be treated with the same respect and understanding as external customers.

Profitability and Growth

To be responsible for managing resources in own area to minimise waste and deliver the laundry service to the required high standard.

To contribute to the management of stock levels to ensure availability without excessive stock.

To communicate opportunities to be more efficient and effective in own role and as a team.

To have excellent knowledge of Pennington Court’s services and facilities and to promote these at every opportunity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hours: 4pm - 7pm (5 days over 7)

The post holder will be expected to work when required to cover for sickness and holidays.

You will be required to work unsocial hours, weekends and Bank Holidays as necessary to meet the needs of the service.

The service operates 24 hours per day, seven day per week and flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the service.

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect the range of duties that the post holder will perform. The job description will be regularly reviewed and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service and organisation – in consultation with the post holder.

Level of DBS disclosure required: Enhanced