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. 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.
Main duties of the job As a Laundry Assistant at Barchester care home, you will assist in providing quality care and support for the residents in a comfortable setting. You will be responsible for ensuring clean clothes and bedding for residents. The role includes sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and maintaining the overall look and feel of the home. This provides a great opportunity to understand the operations of our care homes, opening opportunities as you develop. The position requires a personable approach, practical skills, and a dedication to providing an exceptional laundry service. Reliability and commitment to making a positive impact on residents are essential. Barchester offers comprehensive training, along with a competitive salary and rewards package including free learning and development, a profit share scheme, a range of discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme. Join us in using your attention to detail and people skills in ensuring quality care for loved ones in our care home.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the United Kingdom, operating a wide range of care homes and health facilities. Committed to delivering the best care and support for its residents, Barchester creates environments where individuals can receive personalized attention and live with dignity. The organization focuses on maintaining comfortable and supportive surroundings that promote the wellbeing of both residents and employees. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on its comprehensive training and development programs, empowering staff with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their roles. The company's dedication to excellence in care services is reflected in its competitive salary and rewards packages, which include various benefits like profit share schemes, discounts, and bonus schemes. By choosing Barchester, individuals can be confident that they're joining a reputable and supportive organization that values the contribution of every team member while providing quality care services for all residents.
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
A personable approach with good practical skills and determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Reliability and 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
Peterhead
AB42 1JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)