About this role
Job summary Please note- Rate of pay advertised is inclusive of 12.07% bank worker enhancement. 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
Main duties of the job Lead essential support services as a General Assistant at Barchester Healthcare. Engage in varied tasks across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering to enhance the wellbeing of care home residents. Adaptability is key, with no two days alike, offering you a chance to contribute to a pleasant and cozy environment. Here, a caring and compassionate demeanor is crucial; it's about building nurturing relationships with residents to ensure their time with us is happy and meaningful. You don't need previous experience as our comprehensive training will equip you to excel in this versatile role. Our rewards package includes free training and development opportunities for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts and savings, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme with unlimited referrals.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent organisation within the UK's care sector, committed to excellence in care and wellbeing. With numerous care homes across the country, Barchester provides top-tier services through a dedicated and skilled team of professionals. Known for their supportive environment, the organisation fosters professional growth, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities to all staff. Barchester prioritises the welfare of both residents and employees, emphasising a warm and inclusive community. This commitment to quality care is mirrored in their various initiatives and reward schemes, positioning them as a leading care provider in the industry.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note- Rate of pay advertised is inclusive of 12.07% bank worker enhancement.
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 required; training 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
Rayleigh
SS6 9XH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)