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 a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. Responsibilities include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. This is a wide-reaching role that allows you to create a warm and homely environment. It is important to be caring and empathetic, putting residents first and building positive professional relationships. The role is diverse, and employees come from all walks of life with various experiences and career paths. The emphasis is on being reliable, compassionate, caring, and ready to make a difference. Practicality is important, as is a willingness to take on different tasks. Training is provided to help you thrive, with opportunities for further skill development.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of nursing and residential care in the UK. They operate a variety of care homes, offering high-quality nursing and residential services to residents. Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing a warm and supportive environment for all residents and staff. They emphasize quality care, with their staff playing a crucial role in maintaining a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Barchester supports their employees with extensive training opportunities, focusing on professional growth and personal development. The organisation aims to create a team that is compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of their residents.
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, but a caring, compassionate, and reliable nature is essential. The ability to handle different tasks and willingness to undertake training is critical.
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
Peterborough
PE2 7DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)