Join a friendly, hardworking team in a busy laundry environment where everyone plays a part in keeping things running smoothly.
What might seem like a routine task is essential to supporting our residents' comfort and wellbeing.
As a Laundry Assistant, you'll be part of a high-performing barrier laundry operation, handling significant volumes of personal and commercial laundry with precision, care and consistency. Working with specialist equipment and structured processes, you'll help ensure every item is returned to the right place, at the right time, to the highest standard.
Responsibilities
Delivering an efficient, safe and reliable barrier laundry service
Handling and processing large volumes of laundry with accuracy and care
Maintaining excellent hygiene standards in line with health & safety and infection control procedures
Keeping laundry equipment, stores and working areas clean, organised and well maintained
Supporting smooth day-to-day operations, including weekend working where required
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation
Occasionally supporting inter-site laundry transport
Taking pride in every item you process, because it matters to the people who receive it
Driving Duties (Secondary Responsibility)
Driving is not a core part of the role and will only be required when regular laundry drivers are unavailable (e.g. due to sickness or annual leave)
When required, responsibilities will include driving a Luton van to support deliveries and collections
This vehicle can be driven on a standard car licence
Working Pattern
18 hours per week, with flexibility in how hours are worked
Flexibility is essential to provide cover for driver absences when required
How You'll Work
Communication
Communicate clearly with colleagues across the team and wider organisation
Follow processes and safety procedures accurately and consistently
Support a positive, respectful and professional working environment
Thinking & Problem Solving
Organise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
Maintain attention to detail while handling high volumes of work
Respond calmly to changing priorities and support team needs
Working with Others
Be part of a supportive, close-knit team that works in sync
Help colleagues where needed and contribute to a positive team culture
Take pride in shared goals and high standards
About You:
You're someone who takes pride in doing work that matters and understands the importance of creating a positive, welcoming environment for others. You're reliable, respectful and enjoy working as part of a team to support the day‑to‑day experience of residents, colleagues and visitors.
Requirements
Essential
A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude
Good attention to detail and ability to follow processes
Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced environment
Understanding of health & safety and hygiene standards
Full UK Driving License
Desirable
Experience in laundry, cleaning, hospitality or care environments
Familiarity with industrial laundry equipment
Awareness of infection control practices
Why choose St Monica Trust?
Joining St Monica Trust means being part of a values‑led charity dedicated to creating communities where older people truly flourish. Guided by compassion, respect and inclusion, we focus on people first, supporting residents, colleagues and communities to live well, feel valued and belong.
Alongside meaningful work, we offer an excellent benefits package that recognises and supports our people, visit our careers website to find out more: Careers At St Monica Trust | St Monica Trust
Additional Information
All duties must be carried out in accordance with St Monica Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
This role profile outlines the principal responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires disclosure of all convictions, including spent convictions
Salary Ranges:
£27,976.00 - £28,371.20
Time Type:
Part time If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk
Benefits
Health insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 18 hours per week (flexible)
At St Monica Trust, we create places where older people can truly flourish: warm, vibrant communities built with care, expertise and heart. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, we are shaping the future of care environments across Bristol.
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