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Laundry Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Edinburgh, EH4 3PE Permanent £13.01
Posted 2 September 2026 Closing date 1 November 2026
Haymarket Rail Station (1.9 miles, direct) Balgreen (Edinburgh Trams) (1.3 miles, direct) Park & Ride (8.9 miles, direct)

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. You'll also be required to help out with housekeeping duties too. 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Laundry Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to ensure our residents receive quality care and support in the best possible surroundings. The role involves sorting, washing, drying, ironing, and contributing to the overall look and feel of the home. You'll also assist with housekeeping duties. Joining us as a Laundry Assistant requires a personable approach, good practical skills, and a determination to provide an exceptional laundry service. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and committed to making a positive difference to our residents. We provide all the training you need to thrive.

Job description

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. You'll also be required to help out with housekeeping duties too. 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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care and support in the UK, dedicated to delivering quality care within its care homes. Barchester is known for its focus on supporting both residents and staff, offering extensive training and development opportunities. They provide a supportive and nurturing environment for both residents and employees, ensuring high standards of care and service. Barchester also offers competitive rewards packages, including learning and development opportunities, enrolment in a profit share scheme, and various discounts and bonus schemes, all of which contribute to a rewarding work environment.

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