Laundry Assistant

Main duties of the job

The role of a Laundry Assistant at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the Head Housekeeper in providing a laundering service in support of the hospitality services function. The primary goal is to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. Responsibilities include carrying out all laundering duties, understanding wash guide instructions, the laundering requirements of various textiles, and the properties of cleaning materials to maintain all areas in good condition. Safe systems of work must be practiced, especially in moving and handling loads by assessing risk and ensuring personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors, and staff. The role requires contributing fully to teamwork, responding positively to colleagues, and promptly acting on all reasonable work instructions. The position calls for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual keen to join an award-winning team and make a positive impact on residents lives every day through compassion and dedication.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, where people love to work. Avery Healthcare believes that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, passionately creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members. With the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery proudly offers exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare is committed to building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. The organisation values caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability, with a shared commitment to exceptional care. Avery Healthcare supports team members throughout their careers by offering opportunities for learning and development, valuing respect, compassion, and commitment from all team members while celebrating and supporting those who care for its residents.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.72 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1560013046

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Heath Hayes

WS11 7AD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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 responsibilities

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

• Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles. Experience working in a similar setting or a hotel. A positive attitude towards residents. Demonstrates compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents. Living the values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles. Experience working in a similar setting or a hotel. A positive attitude towards residents. Demonstrates compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents. Living the values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.

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

Heath Hayes

WS11 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Heath Hayes

WS11 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of the laundering requirements applicable to various textiles. Experience working in a similar setting or a hotel. A positive attitude towards residents. Demonstrates compassion and commitment to the delivery of laundry services to residents. Living the values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.