Laundry Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a Laundry Assistant to ensure residents have clean clothing and bedding. This role involves sorting, washing, and maintaining laundry, contributing to the comfort of residents and the overall appearance of the home. With comprehensive training and opportunities for personal development, this position is ideal for those who enjoy working in a caring environment.

Benefits

Free learning and development opportunities

Profit share scheme

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Personable approach and commitment to providing exceptional laundry services.
• Reliability and desire to positively impact residents.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, and iron laundry for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of laundry.

Skills

Practical skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

As a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help ensure our residents receive quality care and support in the best possible surroundings. Your role involves making sure each resident has clean clothing and bedding, contributing to their comfort and the home's overall appearance.

Main duties of the job

The role involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of laundry, which helps keep the home running smoothly and provides opportunities for personal development.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK, operating over 200 care homes and independent living services across England, Scotland, and Wales, with over 17,000 employees. We are committed to delivering excellent care and value our staff highly.

Job responsibilities

About the role: As a Laundry Assistant, you will ensure residents' clothing and bedding are clean, contributing to their comfort and the home's environment. Your duties include sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and supporting the home's overall presentation. This role offers insight into the operations of our care homes and potential opportunities for career growth.

About you: You should have a personable approach, good practical skills, and a determination to provide excellent laundry services. Reliability and a positive attitude towards making a difference for residents are essential. We will provide comprehensive training to help you succeed.

This role involves working three 2-hour shifts per week from 6 am to 8 am.

Rewards package

Along with a competitive salary, Barchester offers a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Free learning and development opportunities
• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
• A range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you enjoy paying attention to detail and working with people in an organization committed to high-quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A personable approach, good practical skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional laundry services are required. Reliability and a desire to make a positive impact on residents are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.