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 further.
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll undertake various tasks to assist in providing high-quality care and support to our residents. Your duties will range from housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry to catering, ensuring no two days are the same. Compassion and empathy are key, as you'll focus on prioritizing residents, creating a warm atmosphere, and fostering positive relationships. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, emphasizing the importance of reliability, compassion, and adaptability. Comprehensive training and skill development opportunities will be provided to help you succeed in this role.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care services in the UK, specializing in offering personalised and high-quality care in community settings. Their care homes are dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment for residents, fostering happiness and meaningful relationships. With an emphasis on training and development, Barchester ensures that all staff are equipped to deliver the best care possible. Known for a comprehensive rewards package, Barchester values compassion, reliability, and a can-do attitude in their team members. Join Barchester to make a significant difference in residents' lives.
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 for this role; however, candidates should possess a compassionate nature, reliability, and practicality with the readiness to engage in different tasks. 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
Cambridge
CB25 9BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)