Job summary As a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our residents receive quality care and support in the best possible surroundings. By maintaining clean clothing and bedding, you'll contribute to the overall comfort and well-being of the residents. The role involves sorting, washing, drying, and ironing, as well as contributing to the overall look and feel of the home. Main duties of the job The Laundry Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves sorting, washing, drying, and ironing to ensure each resident has clean clothing and bedding. You'll be responsible for maintaining the quality of the laundry service and contributing to the overall look and feel of the care home. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a supportive and rewarding environment, with the potential to grow and develop further. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. With a focus on delivering person-centered care, they strive to create comfortable and nurturing environments for their residents. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a range of benefits to support the professional development of their staff. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.33 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1183483663 Job locations Barchester Healthcare West Parley BH22 8SL Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role. However, you'll need a personable approach, good practical skills, and a determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Reliability and a commitment to making a positive difference to our residents are also essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role. However, you'll need a personable approach, good practical skills, and a determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Reliability and a commitment to making a positive difference to our residents are also essential. 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 West Parley BH22 8SL Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)