Laundry Assistant (Meadow View)

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We are currently looking for a dedicated individual who value our principals of providing a clean and safe living environment for our residents and staff, ensuring that laundry process and outcomes are kept to a very high standard.

No specific experience is required as training will be given, however, the below skills are advantageous:

• Previous laundry experience
• Operation of laundry equipment including washing machines, dryers and irons and using appropriate cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of safe working practices including fire safety and infection control
• Handwashing experience
• Knowledge of textile care labelling codes (wash codes)
• An ability to show courtesy and dignity to service users, and understand the importance of confidentiality
• Must hold or be willing to gain NVQ I Cleaning certificate

Please read the additional Job and Person profile attachment for more specific details, and we look forward to receiving your application!

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.