About this role
Job summary Pay rate advertised includes bank 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 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 competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector.
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for carrying out a range of tasks to assist in providing quality care and support for our residents. This role includes responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, helping to create a warm and homely environment. The day-to-day tasks will vary, ensuring no two days are the same. Essential qualities for this role include reliability, compassion, and a caring nature, all aimed at putting residents first and building positive relationships. Practicality and adaptability in performing different tasks are important, but extensive training and development opportunities are provided. Barchester offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the largest independent care providers in the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to residents across its homes. With a focus on quality care, Barchester values its staff and offers one of the best rewards packages in the sector, emphasizing development and career growth. They offer extensive training and ongoing education opportunities to all employees, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. Employees at Barchester are expected to uphold high standards of care, embody compassion, and strive to make a difference in residents' lives, treating them with dignity and respect in a supportive environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Pay rate advertised includes bank 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
The role of a General Assistant at Barchester Healthcare does not require specific professional qualifications. Instead, the focus is on personal attributes such as reliability, compassion, care, and the ability to make a positive difference in the service provided to residents. Candidates should be practical, willing to take on various tasks, and ready to undergo training provided by Barchester to enhance their skills further. The organisation prioritizes a can-do attitude and people skills, providing all necessary training to ensure all General Assistants can thrive and effectively contribute to the care home's environment.
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
Skipton
BD23 5ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)