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. Please note you must be able to drive due to the location of the home in Landford. 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.
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering to provide the quality care our residents deserve. The role requires a caring and empathetic individual who puts residents first and establishes positive professional relationships, making their experience meaningful. You'll need to be a practical person, ready to handle various tasks. The role requires the ability to drive due to the home's location in Landford. Training and development are provided, with opportunities to further develop skills.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, offering an extensive range of services across its numerous facilities, including nursing homes and care homes. The organization prides itself on delivering quality care and support aimed at enhancing the well-being and overall quality of life of its residents. With a commitment to professional development, Barchester provides its employees with various training opportunities, so they can continue to grow in their roles while contributing effectively to the care of the residents. Barchester's commitment to high standards of care ensures that residents receive the compassionate and personalized attention they deserve.
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.
Please note you must be able to drive due to the location of the home in Landford.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific formal qualifications required, but a caring and practical nature is essential.
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
Salisbury
SP5 2EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)