About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE 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 YOU To 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 PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and develop
Main duties of the job The job of a Bank Laundry Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves ensuring that residents receive care and support in a clean and comfortable environment. The responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying, as well as ironing clothes and bedding. The role is essential for maintaining the aesthetics and hygiene of the care home. The position promises growth opportunities and provides a chance to understand the operations within a care facility. Applicants are expected to be approachable, possess good practical skills, and show commitment towards providing excellent laundry services. In addition to competitive pay, the position offers flexibility and several opportunities for learning and development. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes the importance of making a positive impact on residents' lives, and thus, reliability and dedication to the role are crucial attributes for the candidate. Training will be provided, and the flexibility of the job is ideal for those looking to balance other commitments while making meaningful contributions in a healthcare setting.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, known for delivering high-quality care and support to residents in its care homes. The organisation places strong emphasis on creating a comfortable and homely environment for residents, where their well-being is prioritized. Barchester invests in the growth and development of its staff, ensuring that everyone involved in the care process is well-equipped to handle their roles. This commitment to staff development is mirrored in the learning opportunities and training programs that Barchester offers. The focus on quality care is coupled with a focus on providing flexibility for its staff, which is evident in the Bank positions they offer, allowing for work-life balance. The organisation values a friendly and reliable workforce that genuinely wants to make a positive difference in the lives of those they care for. Employee support and resource availability are key components of Barchesters operational model.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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
Personable approach and good practical skills. Determination to provide excellent laundry service. Reliability and commitment to making a positive impact on 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
Stanwell
TW19 7AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)