Laundry Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Discounts (holiday, retail, leisure)

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Laundry Assistant for a care home. You will sort, wash, dry and iron resident clothing and bedding to keep the home comfortable and presentable.

We value a personable, reliable approach and practical skills. You’ll receive thorough training and be supported to provide high-quality laundry services that contribute to residents’ comfort and dignity.

Qualifications

• Personable approach and reliability in care settings.
• Ability to handle laundry tasks with care and efficiency.
• Willingness to follow training and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sort laundry and manage washing and drying cycles.
• Iron, fold and return clothes and bedding to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the home’s laundry area.

Skills

Personable

Practical skills

Reliable

Attention to detail

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester 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.

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.