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Laundry Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol, BS31 3BG £13 a year Permanent Posted 27 August 2026 Apply by 26 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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Role description

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. 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. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the

Main duties of the job

As a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will help ensure residents receive quality care and support in comfortable surroundings by maintaining clean clothing and bedding. The role involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the overall look and feel of the home. You'll play a vital part in helping residents feel at home, while getting a sense of what it takes to keep things running smoothly. A personable approach, good practical skills, and determination are essential. Barchester provides all necessary training, along with a competitive salary and a rewards package that includes free learning and development opportunities and a profit share scheme.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the largest providers of high-quality care in the UK. The company operates care homes and hospitals, offering a range of services for elderly residents and those with specific health needs. Barchester focuses on delivering exceptional care, with an emphasis on creating comfortable and supportive environments for residents. They provide numerous opportunities for their staff to receive training and development, aiming to build a community that feels like home. Barchester prides itself on its comprehensive rewards package, making it a desirable place to work in the healthcare sector.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1542541208

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol

BS31 3BG

United Kingdom


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

  • No specific qualifications are required but a personable approach and good practical skills are essential. 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

Bristol

BS31 3BG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

Last verified against our ingestion on 1 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.