Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an NHS Laundry based in Cwmbran. We are looking to recruit a Laundry Assistant to work in Green Vale Laundry.
The role will suit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in a busy production environment that processes linen for Hospitals and Health care premises across South East Wales.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to carry out tasks within all sections of the laundry as and when required from receiving, sorting, processing soiled and infectious linen, through to dispatching clean linen to our customers.
The post holder will be required to perform in set areas of work, but within an overall flexible framework. The main areas of work include sorting, the wash house, calendars, dry fold, packing and dispatch.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
Details
Date posted
17 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,720 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
043-EA043-0524
Job locations
Green Vale Laundry
Llanfrecha Grange
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Green Vale Laundry
Llanfrecha Grange
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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