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Laundry Assistant - Bank - Care Home


Location
Salary
£14.80 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
21 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
23 Jul 2026
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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 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

As a Bank Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure high-quality care and support for our residents in the best possible surroundings. Your role will involve making sure each resident has clean clothing and bedding. Responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the overall look and feel of the home. This role offers insight into maintaining seamless operations in our homes, potentially opening further opportunities as you progress. Joining us requires a personable approach, practical skills, and the determination to deliver top-notch laundry services. You must be reliable and committed to positively impacting our residents. We offer ample training for you to succeed. Enjoy competitive pay, flexibility, and abundant learning and development opportunities. As a leading UK healthcare provider, we prioritize the growth of our employees. The Bank position offers variable hours to cover for annual or sick leave. Join us if you wish to leverage your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation dedicated to quality care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider dedicated to offering quality care and support to its residents. With a focus on creating supportive and comfortable settings, Barchester Healthcare serves individuals across its care homes, where every team member plays an essential role in maintaining high standards of service. As an organisation committed to quality, Barchester Healthcare ensures that all staff members receive the necessary training to thrive in their roles and deliver the care expected for loved ones. The company values flexibility and professional development, providing its team with learning opportunities that contribute to personal growth and career advancement. By fostering a culture of reliable and compassionate service, Barchester Healthcare continues to make a positive difference in the lives of its residents and their families, sustaining its reputation as one of the country's top healthcare providers.

Details

  • Date posted: 23 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £14.80 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1529715177
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stanwell, TW19 7AZ, United Kingdom

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.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A personable approach, practical skills, and determination to provide an exceptional 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 21 Sep 2026.

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