Laundry Assistant - Weekends

Laundry Assistant - Weekends

(Job Number: RIC03XD)

Laundry Assistant

Richmond Villages

Richmond Witney Retirement Village, Coral Springs Way, Witney OX28 5DG

Providing more than just retirement living, Richmond Villages offer an aspirational lifestyle to our residents and our first-class accommodation requires a first-class service. As a Laundry Assistant at Richmond Village Witney, you’ll ensure all laundry items are cleaned with care and to the highest standards. Working hours and salary £10.50ph Plus Excellent Benefits

Weekend shifts only

Flexible working opportunities: ‘Just let us know what hours you would like, and we’ll work with you to endeavour to create shift patterns that work for you around the needs of our residents’.

What your typical day involves

• Managing the laundry effectively including washing, drying and ironing residents clothing, bedding and communal laundry
• Ensuring the laundry room is kept clean at all times and that there’s a regular supply of detergent and fabric conditioner
• De-fluffing the tumble dryers daily
• Managing the collection and distribution of all laundry items to and from residents’ rooms
• Reporting all safety hazards to management, ensuring Health and Safety standards and COSSH are adhered to at all times

Who we’re looking for Friendly and approachable, you’ll build long lasting professional relationships with your colleagues, residents and their families. You understand the importance of working to high standards, maintaining a safe environment and keeping accurate records. You have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your work. Knowledge of industrial washing machines and laundry presses along with previous experience would be advantageous. With strong communication skills, you’re able to teamwork across functions and services. What we’ll offer you in return

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Hot meal provided
• Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development and options for internal apprenticeship schemes
• Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number.
• Additional health & wellbeing tools including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments
• NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support
• Healthcare Insurance Cash plan (after 18 months’ service) giving you the ability to claim on everyday treatments like dental, optical and private prescriptions
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing.
• Wagestream – Access your income before pay day, if and when you need it

Who we are

Richmond Witney is a state-of-the-art retirement village set in beautifully landscaped grounds that include luxury independent apartments offering domiciliary care and an onsite care home with en-suite beds offering residential and nursing care. Situated in Witney, off the A40, the village is just off Curbridge Road with a bus stop outside the village on the main road. The team are passionate about person centred care, offering an aspirational lifestyle to our residents whilst always helping them retain their independence. From events with the local community and charity fundraisers to birthday celebrations and entertainers - no two days are ever the same at Richmond Witney. There's a real sense of community here and as part of the team, you're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress.

For over 20 years Richmond have been at the forefront of luxury retirement living. We're proud that we attract the best people and even prouder of how long they stay with us. Having won numerous awards for architecture, landscaping and care, we are now the benchmark for retirement villages in the UK. A totally fresh concept in retirement living, we ensure our residents retain as much independence and choice as possible while helping retain their 'zest for life'.

Richmond Villages is part of Bupa. Bupa is committed to ensuring that every applicant is accessed for employment, promotion and development solely based on personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.