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 every...
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll engage in various duties such as housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering to ensure quality care for our residents. This job involves creating a warm and homely atmosphere through the execution of diverse responsibilities. The role calls for empathy, care, and the ability to establish positive relationships with residents to enhance their living experience. Applicants come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but all share reliability, compassion, and a willingness to make a difference. Training will provide all necessary skills, with additional courses available for skill enhancement. Barchester offers a competitive salary and a substantial benefits package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, and retail discounts. There are also rewards for Employee of the Month and unlimited referrals through our bonus scheme.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable provider of care services, offering a range of support to residents in various locations. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality care and support, ensuring residents receive the attention and services necessary to enhance their well-being and quality of life. Barchester Healthcare values compassionate and dedicated individuals who are eager to make a positive impact in the lives of residents. The company provides extensive training opportunities and developmental courses to help employees grow and excel in their roles. Barchester also offers a supportive and rewarding work environment, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and satisfaction. The organisation provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, demonstrating its commitment to both employees and residents alike.
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 Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
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 necessary as full training is provided. Candidates should be reliable, compassionate, and willing to undertake diverse tasks.
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
Heckmondwike
WF16 0ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)