Barchester Healthcare

Laundry Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 29 May 2026

Job summary

The role of Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home involves sorting, washing, drying, and ironing to ensure residents have clean clothing and bedding. This position is crucial in maintaining the overall comfort and well-being of the residents, and it can also lead to other opportunities as the individual develops their skills.

Main duties of the job

As a Laundry Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring that the residents of the Barchester care home receive quality care and support in a comfortable environment. Your duties will include sorting, washing, drying, and ironing the residents' clothing and bedding, contributing to the overall look and feel of the home. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the care sector and potentially explore other career paths within the organization.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes and services in the United Kingdom. The company is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents, with a focus on creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. Barchester Healthcare offers a range of benefits and development opportunities to its employees, making it an attractive employer in the care sector.

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1481078246

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Stone

ST15 8SQ


Job description

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.

Job description

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

  • To be considered for this role, you should have a personable approach, good practical skills, and a determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Reliability and a commitment to making a positive difference to the residents' lives are also essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this position.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you should have a personable approach, good practical skills, and a determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Reliability and a commitment to making a positive difference to the residents' lives are also essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this position.

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

Stone

ST15 8SQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Stone

ST15 8SQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1481078246

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Stone

ST15 8SQ


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