About this role
Job summary 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.
Main duties of the job As a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will assist in ensuring that residents receive quality care and support within an optimal environment. By ensuring every resident has clean clothing and bedding, you'll contribute to their comfort and sense of being at home. Responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and enhancing the home's overall presentation. This role offers insights into maintaining smooth operations within our homes and may lead to further opportunities for you. Applicants should have a personable approach, practical skills, and a determination to offer excellent laundry service. Reliability and a commitment to positively impacting our residents are essential. Training is provided to help you excel in your role. Joining Barchester also comes with a competitive salary and a rewards package featuring free learning opportunities, profit-sharing scheme, and various discounts.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care homes, delivering exceptional service to ensure residents receive the highest quality care and support. The organisation is committed to creating a homely environment where residents feel comfortable and well cared for, focusing on personalisation and the overall wellbeing of each individual. Barchester values its employees, offering extensive training and development opportunities to ensure staff are well-equipped to provide outstanding care. The company is renowned for its comprehensive employee rewards package, which includes competitive salaries and various benefits designed to recognize and reward staff contributions. Barchester Healthcare fosters a supportive and professional working environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal growth.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEAs 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To join as a Laundry Assistant, you need to have a personable approach, good practical skills, and a determination to provide an exceptional laundry service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Winchester
SO22 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)