About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE BANK 0hrs Flexible contract 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 competi
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll perform various tasks crucial for the care and support our residents deserve. Tasks include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. The role is diverse, ensuring no two days are the same, allowing you to contribute to creating a warm and homely environment. It is essential to be caring and empathetic, focusing on building positive professional relationships with the residents to enhance their experience with us. People from various walks of life excel in this role, provided they are reliable, compassionate, caring, and adaptable to different tasks. Comprehensive training is offered to help you thrive, with opportunities to further develop your skills through additional courses. The competitive salary and generous rewards package, including free training, wellbeing tools, and various retail discounts, make this a rewarding opportunity for individuals wanting to make a positive difference in care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care services, dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of their residents. They operate care homes providing personalized attention and support tailored to individual needs, thereby ensuring a homely and welcoming environment. Barchester Healthcare values the importance of creating a compassionate and understanding atmosphere, giving their staff the tools and training needed to deliver exceptional care. Working with Barchester Healthcare means being part of a community focused on making a genuine difference in residents' healthcare experiences. Their expansive rewards package further supports their commitment to staff development, wellbeing, and satisfaction, reflecting Barchester Healthcare's position as a leading provider in the care sector.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
BANK 0hrs Flexible contract
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 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
Reliability, compassion, caregiving skills, adaptability to various 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
Norwich
NR9 3AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)