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Laundry Assistant - Bank - Care Home


Location
Salary
£14.80 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
04 Jul 2026
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Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This 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 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 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.

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working as a Bank Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home in Bristol. The job involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the overall look and feel of the home, ensuring that residents have clean clothing and bedding. Candidates should have a personable approach, good practical skills, and be committed to making a positive difference to the residents. The role offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and free learning and development opportunities while providing cover needed for situations like annual or sick leave.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. They focus on providing high-quality care and support to residents in their care homes. The organisation is dedicated to creating a home-like environment for its residents, where each person feels comfortable and cared for. Barchester Healthcare invests in the growth and development of their staff, providing training and opportunities for career progression. They offer a rewarding workplace for those who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others, particularly in roles such as the Laundry Assistant which ensures the comfort and hygiene of residents.

Details

  • Date posted: 04 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £14.80 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1523334070
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bristol, BS14 0AU, United Kingdom

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

  • A personable approach with good practical skills and determination to provide excellent laundry service.

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This advert is for Laundry Assistant - Bank - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £14.80 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.

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