About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOU People in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even furthe
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll engage in an array of tasks to support the excellent care and support Barchester residents deserve. This temporary role in Derby is diverse, with responsibilities in housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. The position plays an integral role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents. Suitable candidates come from various backgrounds and do not need prior experience in care. The main qualities needed are reliability, compassion, and a willingness to make a difference in residents' lives. In return, Barchester offers competitive salaries and an excellent rewards package. Training and development opportunities are provided, enabling employees to further their skills. Additionally, Barchester offers retail discounts, wellbeing tools, and a referral bonus scheme. For those willing to take on a multitude of responsibilities, this role is both rewarding and fulfilling.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a well-established care provider, operating numerous care homes across the United Kingdom. It is committed to offering high-quality care and support to its residents. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on its exceptional team of compassionate and dedicated employees. The organisation provides a wide range of roles in its facilities, ensuring that each team member has the training and resources necessary to deliver the best possible care. Barchester's benefit packages are among the most competitive in the care sector, promoting a supportive environment for personal and professional advancement. The organisation believes in fostering a sense of community within its care homes, creating a homely and welcoming atmosphere for all. Barchester Healthcare is committed to the well-being of its staff and residents alike, making it an employer of choice in the healthcare sector.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful.
ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further.
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 training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your can-do approach 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 candidates must be reliable, compassionate, caring and practical.
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
Derby
DE73 5XE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)