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, you will perform various tasks essential for providing quality care and support to residents. Daily responsibilities will cover diverse activities including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. With a wide-reaching scope of duties, you play an integral role in creating a welcoming and homely environment. Being caring and empathetic, your focus will be putting residents first and fostering positive and professional relationships which contribute to a happy and meaningful experience for them. Your role, while comprehensive, does not require prior experience as training will be provided to ensure you are well-equipped to thrive. Tasks require you to be adaptable and ready to make a difference. The position is made rewarding by the organization's competitive salary and the benefit of numerous packages valued highly in the care sector. These include free training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, a selection of retail discounts and savings, and incentives via their 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.
About us Barchester Healthcare operates care homes and hospitals specifically focusing on providing high-quality care for older adults and other residents in need of support. Known for innovation and maintaining high standards in the care sector, the organization stands distinguished in its field. They pride themselves not only on delivering consistent quality care but also on creating an environment reminiscent of a welcoming, homely atmosphere for residents. Barchester Healthcare values reliability, compassion, and diligence. Their staff, regarded as a critical facet of their success, contribute extensively to making residents' lives happy and meaningful. Offering one of the care sector's best rewards packages highlights their commitment to staffing both talent and satisfaction. Providing an opportunity-rich environment, the company prioritizes key values such as compassion, empathy, and quality, with development provisions through training and skill development. A reputable choice for both work and care, Barchester Healthcare resonates with many owing to its people-centered approach.
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 required. Training will be 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
READING
RG31 5UG
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)