About the company

Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.
We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.
We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.

About the role

As a Laundry Assistant, you will ensure that all laundry requirements are undertaken to a high standard, and keep the laundry room a safe environment for all staff and residents. Part of this will be ensuring that all Health & Safety at Work legislation is followed, including all requirements under specific industry Codes of Practice and Environmental Health guidelines.
Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Housekeeper

Skills and attributes

• Knowledge of cleaning and laundering procedures.
• An ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Good attention to detail
  

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.

• St Mary's Care Home, Norwich, Norfolk
• Pay:: £12 per hour
• Type: Permanent
• Shift: Mixed (Weekdays/Weekends)

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
• Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500 *
• We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
• Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think it’s essential that we cover for you.
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
• Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.

Location

St Mary’s Care Home, set in the pleasant rural village of Crostwick, between Norwich and Wroxham, offers residential, dementia and respite care in a relaxed environment that feels very homely.

North Walsham Road, Crostwick, Norwich NR12 7BZ

Your right to work in the UK

In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.