# Laundry Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/laundry-assistant/130bf564-9687-45dd-892e-f14d1309f543 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/laundry-assistant/130bf564-9687-45dd-892e-f14d1309f543.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Location:** Akari Care, Parbold, WN8 7TG, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £12.76 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-10T13:04:39.004Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-1082 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1535789661&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.akaricare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary 20 Hours Per Week If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an additional Laundry Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Housekeeper and the wider domestic team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all laundry processes in the home. This will include giving your undivided attention and care to all items for laundering, performing minor repairs to the residents personal items of clothing whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs. Continually and compassionately assess all aspects of residents laundry requirements and provide dedicated and individualised attention if / when require ### Main duties of the job The role of Laundry Assistant at Akari Care involves collaborating with the Housekeeper and the domestic team to efficiently manage all laundry operations in the care home. The position demands careful attention to laundering items, performing minor clothing repairs, and respecting the different needs of elderly residents. It requires flexibility to adapt to changes, working efficiently under pressure, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and equipment maintenance. Emphasizing a personal approach, you'll work to understand and accommodate residents' cultural and religious backgrounds. The role provides opportunities for professional development while contributing to the caring environment that values and respects each resident. ### About us Akari Care is committed to creating a compassionate and supportive care environment for the elderly. Their objective is to ensure residents are valued and receive personalized care. Akari Care places a strong emphasis on community spirit and personalized excellence, aiming to make a positive difference in residents' lives. They offer competitive salaries, pension contributions, and a range of benefits including fully funded training and flexible working patterns. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and abilities to support the care of vulnerable adults. Akari Care fosters a respectful and inclusive community, providing valuable career opportunities. ### Details - Date posted: 10 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £12.76 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: 1535789661 - Job locations: Akari Care, Parbold, WN8 7TG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ** 20 Hours Per Week **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an additional Laundry Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Housekeeper and the wider domestic team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all laundry processes in the home. This will include giving your undivided attention and care to all items for laundering, performing minor repairs to the residents personal items of clothing whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs. Continually and compassionately assess all aspects of residents laundry requirements and provide dedicated and individualised attention if / when required. Methodically ensure that the laundry room is permanently clean and tidy, and that all equipment is clean and well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards. Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home laundry environment it is important to be mindful of and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds. To be continuously aware of how these needs might impact our residents alongside making sure they all feel that they have a personalised service. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.What we require from you: - Experience of working within similar environment - Laundry experience required - A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach. - Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. - Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you. - Warm, approachable, and engaging persona - Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated. - Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents What is in it for you: - A competitive salary - Pension contribution of 3% - Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes. - Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid. - 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) - Flexible working patterns - Fully funded training and development - Support with personal development plans. - The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally. - An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience of working within a similar environment is essential, alongside specific laundry experience. Candidates must have a caring nature, flexibility, adaptability, the ability to work well under pressure, and the capacity to maintain a warm and engaging demeanor. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.