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 competitiv
Main duties of the job As a Laundry Assistant at Barchester care home, you will ensure quality care and support for residents by maintaining clean clothing and bedding. This involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the overall home environment. The role provides insight into the smooth running of our homes and may lead to other opportunities. You need a personable approach, good practical skills, and determination to provide exceptional service, as well as reliability and commitment to positively impact residents. In return, we offer all necessary training to help you thrive. Additionally, our rewards package includes free learning and development, automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme, and various holiday, retail, and leisure discounts, as well as unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme. If you value attention to detail and enjoy using people skills in a role that ensures quality care, this position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive environment.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, offering a wide range of support for individuals in their care homes. They focus on delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, ensuring they feel comfortable and valued. Barchester is known for its commitment to providing exceptional care, training, and development opportunities for staff. The organisation offers a range of benefits to employees, including competitive salaries, learning and development programs, profit-sharing schemes, and various discounts. By prioritising both residents' and employees' well-being, Barchester Healthcare aims to create a positive and supportive environment. They value attention to detail and people skills, encouraging employees to contribute positively to the lives of their residents. The organisation is dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care, understanding that these elements are vital in creating a welcoming and supportive care environment.
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
Personable approach, good practical skills, reliable, committed to making a positive difference, determination to provide exceptional laundry service. Training provided.
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
Weyhill
SP11 0PN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)