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. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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.
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help provide the quality care and support the residents deserve. The role involves diverse responsibilities, including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, making each day unique. You'll play a vital part in creating a warm and homely environment, putting residents first and building positive professional relationships with them. This is a Bank position, providing cover as needed, such as for annual leave or sick leave, with varying hours and days. People in this role come from all walks of life with diverse career paths, and Barchester values reliability, compassion, and a readiness to make a difference. Training is provided to cover the necessary skills, and opportunities are available for further skill development. Barchester offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive rewards package including free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and a refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
About us Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes across the UK, providing high-quality care and support to residents. Known for its commitment to creating a warm and supportive environment, Barchester values the well-being and happiness of both its residents and staff. The organization invests in training and development opportunities for its employees, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge required to excel in their roles. Barchester offers a generous rewards package, including competitive salaries, free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, and various retail discounts. Their approach focuses on individualized care, ensuring that residents receive personalized support that caters to their specific needs and preferences. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and creating a homely environment where residents can live comfortably and with dignity.
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.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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 for this role, as Barchester provides training to cover everything needed to thrive in the position. A caring and empathetic nature is essential, along with reliability and a willingness to help with various tasks across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. The role is suitable for individuals from all walks of life and career paths.
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
Stamford
PE9 3TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)