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. You'll also be required to help out with housekeeping duties too. 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll ensure our residents receive quality care and support in the best possible surroundings. The role involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the home's overall look and feel. You'll also assist with housekeeping duties. To join us, you'll need a personable approach, good practical skills, and a determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Reliability and commitment to making a positive difference to our residents are also important. We provide all the training you need to thrive.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a care provider that places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and comfortable environment for residents. With a range of care homes, Barchester focuses on delivering quality care and support to its residents. The organization values a clean, well-maintained atmosphere, believing it contributes significantly to both the comfort and well-being of those in their care. Barchester offers comprehensive training to their staff, empowering them to perform their roles effectively and care for residents as they would like their loved ones to be cared for.

Details

• Date posted: 30 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.01 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522327374
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Edinburgh, EH4 3PE, 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. You'll also be required to help out with housekeeping duties too. 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.