Laundry Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a part-time Laundry Assistant for Alder House Care Home in Nuthall, Nottinghamshire. You will support the Head Housekeeper with laundering services that underpin the hospitality and care operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation for residents.

Responsibilities include laundering tasks, following wash guides, and maintaining safety for residents and staff. A DBS check and UK work eligibility are required and will be arranged by Avery.

Qualifications

• Experience with laundering textiles and textile care.
• Ability to follow wash guides and maintain textile standards.
• Demonstrates care for residents and a respectful attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all laundering duties.
• Understand wash guide instructions and laundering requirements for textiles.
• Practice safe systems of work and assess risks.
• Contribute to teamwork and follow instructions.

Skills

Laundering knowledge

Experience in similar setting

Resident empathy

Teamwork

Tools

Laundry equipment

Job description

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Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/215838/7270

Contract Type:

Part Time

£12.72 per hour

Total vacant hours:

16

Location:

Alder House Care Home, 172a Nottingham Road, Nuthall, Nottinghamshire

Closing Date:

23/11/2026

Job Category:

Region / Division:

North Division

Job Introduction

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Laundry Assistant at Alder House Care Home in Nuthall , Nottinghamshire.

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 responsibilities will include:

• Carryingout all laundering duties.
• Understanding wash 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:

• Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles.
• Have experience working in a similar setting or a hotel.
• Have a positive attitude towards residents.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re 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:

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

• A DBS 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.