Laundry Assistant/Driver
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.
About the Role 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.
What You’ll Be Doing 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.
Skills & Experience: 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 Communities where older people flourish - connection, contribution, choice We're committed to communities where older people flourish, and for us this means providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued.
We are a registered charity and not-for-profit offering a unique blend of welcoming retirement villages, specialist care homes and support for older people both in our communities and across our region. Because of the diverse nature of the Trust, there are a wide range of job opportunities – everything from care roles and nursing to housekeeping, catering, portering, administration, IT, HR, marketing, finance, and much more. Why work for us?
We offer a wide variety of benefits, including industry leading rates of pay, generous pension scheme, subsidised staff meals and excellent training and career development opportunities, to name a few. To find out more visit our careers page. Can’t find a suitable role? Introduce yourself! Fill out this short form to register your interest and be the first in line for new job opportunities.
St Monica Trust: A great place to work About St Monica Trust We have built a long-standing reputation for providing high quality care and support within our retirement villages and care homes. This is down to the exceptional people who work here - people who go the extra mile to build relationships with our residents and customers.
We believe that’s it’s our dedicated team and our embedded values that make St Monica Trust such a great place to work. As a growing organisation, we are always on the look-out for caring, committed and professional people to join our team. St Monica Trust is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants.
If you need assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk. Stay connected If you have any questions or would like to find out more, you can contact our friendly recruitment team by emailing recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk or calling 0117 949 4091.
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