Laundry Operator - MCX-024816

Job Purpose: Help provide an efficient laundry service for Dementia Care and Support Services, ensuring residents always have clean clothing, linen and bedding. Maintain high standards of hygiene, infection prevention and safety while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the laundry.  

Duties
- Take responsibility for the daily running of the main laundry area.
- Wash, dry, iron and care for residents' clothing, linen and bedding.
- Ensure clothing is correctly labelled and returned to the right resident.
- Arrange off-site dry cleaning when required.
- Maintain accurate records for laundry sent off-site and returned.
- Complete all required records and checklists.
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Monitor and maintain laundry supplies and stores.
- Report health and safety concerns, equipment faults or other issues promptly.
- Accept additional laundry duties as directed by managers.
- Attend training, meetings and supervision sessions.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect residents' dignity and privacy.
- Follow health and safety, COSHH, data protection and organisational policies at all times.

Essential Skills  
- Willingness to undertake all training required for the role.
- Ability to work independently and recognise when to seek advice.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Good command of spoken and written English.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Calm and resilient under pressure.
- Commitment to the Manx Care CARE values.
- Respectful and professional approach with colleagues, residents and families.
- Innovative approach and willingness to embrace change.
- Conscientious, proactive and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Ability to travel to different homes across the Island if required.
- Flexible to work a rota including weekends, bank holidays and unsocial hours.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role.
- Satisfactory police check.

Desirable Skills  
- Previous experience working as a Laundry Operator.
- Isle of Man Worker status.

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Salary & benefits

£24,838 - £27,075 pro rata per annum

Hours

Part Time - 18 Hours