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. Start and finish times can be flexible - 11hrs per week. 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 in
Main duties of the job As a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help ensure our residents receive quality care and support in the best surroundings. The role involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the overall look and feel of the home, ensuring each resident has clean clothing and bedding. This position is essential for helping residents feel comfortable and at home. The role is flexible with start and finish times and requires 11 hours per week. Candidates need a personable approach, good practical skills, and must be reliable and committed to delivering excellent service. Barchester provides all necessary training and offers competitive salary packages, including free learning and development opportunities, a profit share scheme, various discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. This role could also open up other development opportunities as you grow within the organization.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, known for delivering exceptional care and services in its care homes and hospitals. With a commitment to providing high-quality care, Barchester focuses on ensuring residents and patients receive the care and support they deserve. The organization offers various services, including residential care, nursing care, and dementia care, tailored to meet the individual needs of its residents. Barchester emphasizes creating a homely and welcoming environment for all its residents, ensuring they feel comfortable and at home. The company invests in its staff, providing extensive training and development opportunities to ensure the highest standards of care. Barchester also offers a comprehensive rewards package, recognizing and valuing the contributions of its employees. With a strong emphasis on staff support and development, Barchester Healthcare stands out as a preferred employer in the care sector.
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.
Start and finish times can be flexible - 11hrs per week.
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
A personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and a commitment to making a positive difference to residents.
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
Bath
BA2 3NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)