Bank Laundry Assistant - Strode Park House
About us Caring since 1946, Strode Park Foundation provides vital care and support services, supported living opportunities and day and leisure services for young people and adults with a range of disabilities across Kent. Our values of Care, Inspire and Together underpin everything we do, and we are very proud to employ truly inspirational people who make our care settings a remarkable place to work.
About the Role Make every detail matter in this hands-on role with real purpose. Do you take pride in making things fresh, clean and beautifully cared for? We’re looking for a dependable and detail-focused Bank staff Laundry Assistant to join our friendly team at Strode Park House. This is more than a laundry role: every item you care for helps someone feel comfortable, respected and at home. Be part of something meaningful Working alongside a supportive team, you’ll help keep our laundry service running smoothly, safely and to the highest standard. Your care, consistency and attention to detail will directly support the comfort and wellbeing of the people who use our services. As a Bank Laundry Assistant, you will be offered an hourly rate of £12.71.
Job Opportunity Why join our bank team?
- Flexible working
- You pick the shifts you want to do – days or weekends
- You’ll get comprehensive support from day one
- There’ll be training and development opportunities to develop your skills
What you’ll do
- Collect, clean and return service users’ personal laundry with care
- Manage the collection, distribution and stock levels of NHS linen
- Use industrial laundry machines, hand irons and roller irons safely
- Carry out basic sewing and mending when needed
- Keep laundry equipment and the working area clean, safe and hygienic
- Follow infection control procedures and protect each person’s privacy and dignity
- Provide cover at our Canterbury and Faversham sites when required
- Take part in training, supervision and development opportunities
Where you'll be Set within a beautiful 19th-century Victorian manor house surrounded by 14 acres of grounds, Strode Park House offers a relaxed, homely setting for residents on both short- and long-term stays. Strode Park House is a residential home with nursing care for 55 adults with physical disabilities and complex needs in Herne, Kent. We’ve been delivering care since 1946, and this residential home is where it all started. For more information, please go to our Strode Park Foundation website.
Company Benefits Competitive Rates of Pay Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check Employer Pension Contributions Free Flu Jab Free Parking Refer a friend bonus Strode Lottery Staff Council Flexible Hours Cycle to Work Scheme Staff Newsletter and updates Staff Awards
Essential Skills You’ll be a great fit if you are
- Proud of your work and naturally attentive to detail
- Honest, reliable, trustworthy and flexible
- A clear communicator who enjoys being part of a team
- Interested in adult care and motivated to make a positive difference
- Comfortable reading and following instructions, especially when using chemicals
- Experienced in laundry work, whether professionally or at home
- A driver with access to your own vehicle, enabling you to support our other homes when required
Even better if you have
- Experience of working in a care home environment
- Basic English and maths skills
Bring your care and energy to our team If you’re ready for a practical role where your work is valued and the small things make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create comfort, dignity and a welcoming home every day. Where we receive high numbers of applications, we may close vacancies early. If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please don't delay applying!
DEI Statement Strode Park Foundation (“Strode Park”) is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Strode Park truly values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for our service users and each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Strode Park will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, *** or sexual orientation. It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor, and will build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.