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 trainin
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will perform varied tasks supporting the quality care of residents. Responsibilities include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, all contributing to a homely environment. This role demands empathy and care, prioritizing resident wellbeing and fostering positive interactions. Barchester values reliability, compassion, and a readiness to make a difference, offering comprehensive training to cover necessary skills. Additionally, opportunities for skill enhancement through courses are available. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits such as free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, and a referral bonus.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services across the UK, with an ethos centered on offering exemplary care and support. Barchester operates a wide range of services, from residential care to tailored support plans for individuals with various needs. Known for investing in staff development and providing robust training programmes, Barchester fosters a caring and professional environment where employees can thrive. The organisation emphasizes the importance of creating a warm community for residents and staff, ensuring that all employees are equipped to deliver the high-standard care expected from a leading care provider. Working at Barchester means being part of a team that truly values and makes a difference in the lives of residents daily.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No formal qualifications are specified, but qualities such as reliability, compassion, and practicality are important. Experience in similar roles may be beneficial.
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
Lewes
BN8 6DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)