Laundry Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

As a Laundry Assistant at Barchester care home, your primary responsibility is to ensure the residents receive quality care by maintaining their clothing and bedding. This role includes sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the home's overall aesthetics. The position provides a unique opportunity to understand the workings of a care home, and potentially open doors to other opportunities within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a personable approach, practical skills, and a determination to provide exceptional service. Reliability and a commitment to positively impacting the residents' lives are crucial. Barchester offers comprehensive training and a competitive salary, along with a rewards package that includes free learning and development, profit-sharing schemes, and various discounts. The organization emphasizes the importance of attention to detail and people skills, ensuring employees experience a rewarding working environment comparable to the level of care expected for one's loved ones.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care services in the UK, known for delivering high-quality care and support across their extensive network of care homes. Their commitment to excellence is demonstrated through their investment in staff training and development, ensuring that employees are well-equipped to provide the best possible care to residents. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on offering generous employment benefits, including a profit share scheme, learning opportunities, and various discounts. The organization is dedicated to creating a homely environment in its care homes, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and comfort as crucial factors in maintaining residents' well-being. With a clear focus on the overall look and feel of the facilities, Barchester Healthcare continues to uphold its reputation as a leading care provider by fostering a supportive and rewarding atmosphere for both employees and residents alike.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.87 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522796141
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4DD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEAs 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.