Laundry Assistant - Care Home

Barchester-Healthcare; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job summary

The Spires care home is seeking a friendly Laundry Assistant to help keep residents comfortable with clean clothes and bedding. The role covers sorting, washing, drying and ironing, contributing to the home’s overall presentation and atmosphere.

This part-time position is 20 hours per week across three days, with potential weekend shifts on a rota. Training will be provided to help you excel in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Personable approach and reliable, with determination to provide a quality laundry service.
• Willing to work part-time and on a rota including weekends.
• Training provided to help you thrive.

Responsibilities

• Sort laundry and process washing and drying.
• Iron and finish clothing and bedding.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the home.
• Support residents by ensuring comfortable surroundings.

Skills

Personable

Practical skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

People skills

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Laundry Assistant at a The Spires care home, you'll help to make sure our residents receive quality care and support in the best possible surroundings. By making sure each resident has clean clothing and bedding, you'll be playing your own part in helping everyone to feel comfortable and at home. The role of Laundry Assistant involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing and contributing to the overall look and feel of the home. It's a great way to get a sense of what it takes to keep everything running smoothly in our homes and it could open up other opportunities as you develop.

Part time role 20 hrs per week across 3 days, may include weekends on a rota.

ABOUT YOU

To join us as a Laundry Assistant you'll need a personable approach, good practical skills and determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and committed to making a positive difference to our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

• Free learning and development
• 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'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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