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 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 Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring residents enjoy quality care in a comfortable environment. Your responsibilities will include sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and helping maintain the home's overall appearance. This role allows you to gain insight into the operation of care homes and promises potential career development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a personable nature, solid practical skills, and a drive to deliver outstanding laundry services. Barchester values reliability and commitment to positive resident impact, offering comprehensive training to support your success. The rewards package is one of the best in the care sector, featuring free learning and development, automatic profit share scheme enrollment, diverse holiday, retail, and leisure discounts, and unlimited refer-a-friend bonuses. This supportive environment is perfect for those eager to employ their detail-orientation and interpersonal skills in a setting that mirrors the care you'd desire for your loved ones.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, known for offering exceptional care within their range of homes and hospitals. The organisation focuses on delivering premium care services across its facilities, ensuring each resident receives individualized attention and tailored support in a dignified manner. Barchester is distinguished by its commitment to high standards and continuous improvement, supporting residents with a variety of needs such as dementia, nursing, residential, and respite care. Their approach emphasizes quality, embracing innovative practices and cutting-edge technologies to enhance care delivery. Staff at Barchester are supported with continuous learning opportunities, ensuring they remain at the forefront of best practices in care provision. With a mission to enable people to live healthier and happier lives, Barchester cultivates a friendly, compassionate, and professional environment across all of its care settings.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1528798871
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stone, ST15 8SQ, 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.