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Laundry Assistant - Care Home

  • NHS
  • Part Time
  • Horley
  • 13.21 an hour
NHS

Job Description

Job summary

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 schemeIf 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 help to make sure residents receive quality care and support in the best possible surroundings. By ensuring each resident has clean clothing and bedding, you'll play your part in helping everyone feel comfortable and at home. The role involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the overall look and feel of the home. It's an excellent opportunity to understand what it takes to keep everything running smoothly and could lead to other opportunities as you develop. To join as a Laundry Assistant, you'll need a personable approach, practical skills, and determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Reliability and commitment to making a positive difference to residents are equally important. In return, you'll receive all the necessary training to thrive. Barchester offers a competitive salary and one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, including free learning and development, automatic enrolment into a profit share scheme, a range of discounts, and access to a Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care home provider offering a blend of quality care and support within a homely environment. With care homes across the UK, Barchester is dedicated to providing personalized and quality care tailored to individual needs. They focus on creating a comfortable and welcoming home where residents feel valued and cared for. The organization places a strong emphasis on offering exceptional service with compassionate care, empowering staff to foster a supportive and rewarding atmosphere for both residents and employees. Staff are recognized as valuable contributors ensuring the efficient running of each care home. Barchester Healthcare is committed to developing its employees through comprehensive training and rewarding excellence, making it an ideal place for those who aspire to make a positive impact in the lives of others and personal growth within the care sector.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required. Training will be provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Horley

RH6 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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