Laundry Assistant

NHS; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider in Barnet is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Laundry Assistant. The successful candidate will support the Head Housekeeper to ensure a high-quality laundering service for residents. Responsibilities include carrying out laundering duties, understanding fabric care instructions, and practicing safe handling procedures. Candidates with relevant experience and a positive attitude towards residents are encouraged to apply. This position offers full-time permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Understanding laundering requirements for various textiles.
• Experience in a similar setting or hotel preferred.
• Positive attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all laundering duties.
• Understand wash guide instructions.
• Practice safe systems of work.

Skills

Understanding of laundering requirements

Experience in similar setting or hotel

Positive attitude towards residents

Compassion and commitment

Education

No specific qualifications required

Job description

Job summary

This is a role as a Laundry Assistant at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The Laundry Assistant will support the Head Housekeeper in providing a high-quality laundering service to ensure a comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Laundry Assistant, you will be responsible for carrying out all laundering duties, understanding wash guide instructions, and practicing safe systems of work. You will need to demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements for various textiles, have experience in a similar setting or hotel, and show a positive attitude towards residents with compassion and commitment to delivering laundry services.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, offering exceptional care across over 100 homes and building a supportive and inspiring environment where team members feel valued and empowered.

Details Date posted

03 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.22 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1353849579

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Barnet

EN5 4BS

Job description Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Laundry Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Laundry Assistant will be to supportthe Head Housekeeper in providing a laundering service insupportof the hospitality services function, ensuring a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Carryingout all laundering duties.
• Understandingwash guide instructions, laundering requirements of a wide range of textiles and the properties of cleaning materials to ensure that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Practicing safe systems of work across various tasks, particularly moving and handling loads, by assessing risk and considering personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
• Contributing fully to teamwork, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly acting on all reasonable work instructions.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support,honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrateunderstanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles.
• Have experience working in a similar setting or a hotel.
• Have a positive attitude towards residents.
• Demonstratecompassionandcommitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Job description Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Laundry Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Laundry Assistant will be to supportthe Head Housekeeper in providing a laundering service insupportof the hospitality services function, ensuring a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Carryingout all laundering duties.
• Understandingwash guide instructions, laundering requirements of a wide range of textiles and the properties of cleaning materials to ensure that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Practicing safe systems of work across various tasks, particularly moving and handling loads, by assessing risk and considering personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
• Contributing fully to teamwork, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly acting on all reasonable work instructions.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support,honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrateunderstanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles.
• Have experience working in a similar setting or a hotel.
• Have a positive attitude towards residents.
• Demonstratecompassionandcommitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but relevant experience in a similar role or setting is preferred.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but relevant experience in a similar role or setting is preferred.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Barnet

EN5 4BS

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Barnet

EN5 4BS

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)