About this role
Job summary The role of a Bank Laundry Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves ensuring that all residents in the care home receive quality care by providing them with clean clothing and bedding. It is a part-time, casual position that offers flexible working hours, allowing you to work around your schedule. As part of this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of laundry services, including sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the overall appearance of the home. This position provides an opportunity to develop skills that can lead to other career opportunities within the healthcare sector.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Laundry Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the comfort and homeliness of the Barchester care home. Your primary responsibilities include the sorting, washing, drying, and ironing of residents' clothing and bedding to ensure everyone feels comfortable and well cared for. In addition to these tasks, you will contribute to the overall appearance and function of the care home. This position offers flexibility in working hours to accommodate personal schedules. You will also receive necessary training to excel in your role, fostering growth and development opportunities within the organisation.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of residents through quality care and support. They take pride in creating a home-like environment where residents can thrive in comfort and dignity. Barchester is committed to the personal and professional growth of their employees, offering various learning and development opportunities. Working with Barchester means being part of an organisation that values exceptional service, reliability, and the commitment to make a substantial impact on the quality of life of residents in their care homes.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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 be considered for the role of Bank Laundry Assistant, you should have a personable approach and good practical skills. It is important to be reliable and committed to providing an exceptional laundry service, which makes a real difference in the lives of residents. Although the position requires determination and a positive attitude, no specific formal qualifications are required, as Barchester will provide all necessary training to help you thrive and develop in this role.
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
Rugby
CV22 6DY
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)