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.
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a diverse range of tasks essential to delivering quality care and support to our residents. With responsibilities spanning housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, no two days will be the same. This role allows you to contribute to creating a warm and homely environment. Your focus on residents will help build meaningful, positive relationships, making their experience with us fulfilling. We welcome individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences who are reliable, compassionate, and committed to making a difference. Training will equip you with all necessary skills to thrive, and additional courses will be available for further skill development. Barchester offers excellent rewards, including free training, support tools, retail discounts, and a refer-a-friend scheme.
About us Barchester Healthcare is known for providing quality care in its care homes and hospitals across the UK. The organisation is committed to offering competitive packages and a supportive environment for its staff. With a focus on continuous development, Barchester Healthcare ensures its employees are well-equipped to provide exceptional care to residents. By promoting a culture of care, support, and personal development, the organisation strives to deliver the high-quality service families expect for their loved ones. Barchester values inclusivity, inviting individuals from all backgrounds to become part of its team and contribute to a meaningful working 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
Reliable, compassionate, and caring nature with a willingness to undertake 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
Skipton
BD23 5ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)