Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Laundry Assistant - Bank

The closing date is 19 May 2026

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Job summary

This is a temporary Laundry Assistant role at Elstree View Care Home in Hertfordshire, working for Avery Healthcare. The role involves supporting the Head Housekeeper in providing a high-quality laundering service to ensure exceptional care for the residents. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar setting, demonstrate understanding of laundry requirements, and have a positive attitude towards residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Laundry Assistant, your focus will be to support the Head Housekeeper in providing a comprehensive laundering service for the care home. This will involve carrying out all laundering duties, understanding wash guide instructions, and practicing safe systems of work. You will also need to contribute to teamwork and respond positively to colleagues.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, offering exceptional care and a supportive, inspiring environment where staff feel valued and empowered.

Details

Date posted

22 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1476420084

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift details; 7.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m / 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m./ 7.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Laundry Assistant at Elstree View Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Laundry Assistant will be to supportthe Head Housekeeper in providing a laundering service insupportof the hospitality services function, ensuring a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Carryingout all laundering duties.
  • Understanding wash guide instructions, laundering requirements of a wide range of textiles and the properties of cleaning materials to ensure that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
  • Practicing safe systems of work across various tasks, particularly moving and handling loads, by assessing risk and considering personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
  • Contributing fully to teamwork, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly acting on all reasonable work instructions.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support,honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles.
  • Have experience working in a similar setting or a hotel.
  • Have a positive attitude towards residents.
  • Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

  • ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift details; 7.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m / 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m./ 7.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Laundry Assistant at Elstree View Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Laundry Assistant will be to supportthe Head Housekeeper in providing a laundering service insupportof the hospitality services function, ensuring a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Carryingout all laundering duties.
  • Understanding wash guide instructions, laundering requirements of a wide range of textiles and the properties of cleaning materials to ensure that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
  • Practicing safe systems of work across various tasks, particularly moving and handling loads, by assessing risk and considering personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
  • Contributing fully to teamwork, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly acting on all reasonable work instructions.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support,honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles.
  • Have experience working in a similar setting or a hotel.
  • Have a positive attitude towards residents.
  • Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

  • ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar setting or hotel is preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate understanding of laundry requirements, have a positive attitude towards residents, and show compassion and commitment to delivering laundry services.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar setting or hotel is preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate understanding of laundry requirements, have a positive attitude towards residents, and show compassion and commitment to delivering laundry services.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Avery Healthcare

Recruitment@averyhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

22 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1476420084

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


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