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 Barchester care home, your main role is to perform various tasks that contribute to the provision of quality care and support for residents. This role involves diverse tasks including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. Your role is crucial in creating a warm and homely environment for residents. The job demands individuals to be caring, empathetic, and capable of building positive relationships with residents to ensure a happy and meaningful experience. People applying for this role should be reliable, compassionate, caring, and willing to go the extra mile. Various backgrounds and life experiences are welcomed, and practical ability to handle different tasks is essential. Barchester provides training to equip you with everything you need to excel in this role, alongside offering opportunities to further develop your skills. The organization prides itself on offering one of the best rewards packages in the care sector.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating a large network of care homes and rehabilitation centers. The organization is committed to delivering quality healthcare services and providing a supportive and enriching environment for both residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare values compassion, kindness, and dedication in its staff and focuses on creating comfortable and caring spaces for individuals in need of support. Their care homes cater to various needs, offering services such as nursing care, dementia care, assisted living, and more. Barchester is renowned for its well-structured training programs and career progression opportunities, ensuring employees have the tools and support needed to advance in their careers. The companys commitment to high standards and comprehensive care services makes it a respected name in the healthcare and social care sectors.
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 as training is provided. However, applicants should be reliable, compassionate, and ready to engage in diverse 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
Derby
DE73 5XE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)