Laundry Assistant - Care Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free learning and development

Profit share

Discounts (holiday, retail & leisure)

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a friendly Laundry Assistant for one of our care homes in Weyhill, England. You will help keep residents comfortable by sorting, washing, drying, ironing and presenting clothing and bedding to a high standard, contributing to a welcoming home atmosphere.

A personable approach and reliability are valued as you support residents daily. You will work as part of a supportive team, receive full training, and have access to a generous rewards package including learning

Qualifications

• Personable approach and reliability are important.
• Willingness to provide a high standard of laundry care.
• Ability to work as part of a care-home team.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, iron and fold laundry.
• Keep clothing and bedding clean and well-presented for residents.
• Support the overall look and feel of the home.
• Assist carers and residents as needed to maintain a comfortable environment.

Skills

Personable approach

Reliable

Practical skills

Team player

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

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