Linen Assistant

What you'll be doing:
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Linen Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a Linen Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
More about the role:
Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To ensure linen meets the standards laid down by the Trust.
• To sort linen and pack trolleys to the agreed standards.
• To ensure delivery levels are maintained to service level agreements.
• Control and carry out curtain changing programme.
• Liaise with ward staff on a regular basis and following clear guidelines as requested.
• Record all information as required to ensure adherence to standards.
• Use and handle machinery in accordance with the role following all Health & Safety guidelines

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• All team members eligible are entitled to up to 20% discount at their place of work. Team members are able to take advantage of this discount at the following retail brands operated by Compass Group: Costa, Deli Marche, Amigo and Baguette Co, to name a few.
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

What we'll give:
LinenAssistant - King's Mill Hospital

• £11.45per hour
• 30hours per week
• Flexibility between 10am & 6pm including Saturday morning

Who you are:
Our ideal Linen Assistant will:

• It is essential that applicants have sewing & Measuring experience, with experience using a ‘Lock Stitch' sewing machine & to ‘overlock' also.
• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a teamwith a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
• Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you willcome in contact withpatients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
• This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Job Reference: com/1708/71075008/52588803/ONEWJ

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!