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 wou

Main duties of the job

As a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that residents receive quality care in a comfortable environment. Your main responsibilities include sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the overall aesthetics of the home. The position allows you to understand the smooth operation of our facilities and can open up further career opportunities. To excel in this role, you should have a friendly disposition, good practical skills, and the determination to provide exceptional laundry services. Reliability and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of our residents are essential qualities. Barchester offers extensive training to help you thrive in this role. The rewards package includes competitive pay, free learning and development, automatic enrolment into a profit share scheme, and various discounts on holidays, retail, and leisure activities. The job is ideal for those who want to use their attention to detail and interpersonal skills in a rewarding setting.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care to residents across the UK. Known for its innovative and person-centred approach, the organisation is committed to delivering outstanding services in care and support. Barchester Healthcare operates a network of care homes designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals, ensuring quality surroundings and tailor-made care plans. The organisation places great emphasis on staff training and development as a means to maintain its high standards of care. By focusing on the well-being of both residents and staff, Barchester creates an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Whether it's in clinical services, ancillary support, or management roles, Barchester aims to be a great place to work and receive care. Its commitment to quality is reflected in various award-winning initiatives and a high level of client satisfaction.

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1527346006
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Chippenham, SN14 6UZ, 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.