Laundry Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Wouldham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full 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

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a friendly Laundry Assistant at one of our care homes. You’ll be responsible for sorting, washing, drying, ironing and ensuring residents have clean clothing and bedding, helping to create a comfortable home environment.

We provide training and support, with opportunities to develop within the organisation. A reliable, detail-focused approach will help our residents feel valued and safe each day.

Qualifications

• Personable approach and strong practical laundry skills.
• Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality resident service.
• Willing to undertake training provided by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry and iron resident clothing and bedding.
• Help maintain the overall look and feel of the home.
• Assist with other duties to support the laundry area.

Skills

Personable

Practical skills

Reliability

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.

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