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.
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll engage in a diverse range of tasks, helping to provide the quality care our residents deserve. Your responsibilities will extend across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, ensuring that no two days are alike. This wide-reaching role allows you to contribute significantly to creating a warm and homely environment. The position is ideal for those who are caring, empathetic, and committed to putting residents first. Building positive professional relationships with residents is crucial for ensuring their experience is both happy and meaningful. At Barchester, we value diversity and welcome individuals from all walks of life and with various life experiences. Reliability, compassion, and a can-do attitude are essential attributes for this role. Practicality and versatility are important, as the General Assistant may be called upon to handle a variety of tasks. To support your success in this position, thorough training is provided.
About us Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care and support in a warm, homely setting. With a focus on personalized care, Barchester strives to ensure every resident feels valued and supported. The company offers a variety of career opportunities and places significant emphasis on employee development and well-being. Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring employees are equipped with the necessary skills for success. The organization also offers a range of benefits, including access to well-being tools, retail discounts, and a generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme. With a dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture, Barchester Healthcare celebrates achievements through initiatives such as Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards. As a leading name in the care sector, Barchester is an excellent choice for individuals seeking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
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 required, but a caring and empathetic nature is essential. Practical skills and versatility are also important.
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
Darlington
DL1 1JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)