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. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Yo
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will carry out a range of tasks to provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. Your responsibilities will include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, ensuring a warm and homely environment. Building positive professional relationships with residents is key to making their experience happy and meaningful. This role suits individuals from all walks of life who are reliable, compassionate, caring, and willing to make a difference. Practical skills and adaptability are important, and additional training and development opportunities are provided. The rewards package includes free training, access to wellbeing support, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. If you're ready to use your people skills in a rewarding organisation, this position is for you.
About us Barchester Healthcare offers high-quality care in a variety of settings including nursing and residential homes. Our mission is to provide personalised, attentive care to all residents, ensuring they live their later years with dignity and joy. We offer diverse roles across our facilities and focus on professional development and training for all team members. Our rewards package is one of the best in the care sector, including retail discounts, wellbeing support, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in creating a supportive and warm environment not just for our residents, but also for our employees who are key to our success. Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day.
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
There are no specific qualifications required for this General Assistant role. We seek individuals who are reliable, compassionate, caring, and ready to make a difference. Practicality and a willingness to adapt to different tasks are essential. Comprehensive training will be provided and opportunities for further skill development are available.
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
Stone
ST15 8SQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)