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. You'll also have the opportunity to take
Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at Barchester care home, your role includes a variety of tasks such as housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering to provide quality care and support for residents. Each day is different due to the diverse responsibilities, which allow you to help create a warm and homely environment. Being caring and empathetic, you will place residents' needs first and foster positive professional relationships, ensuring their time with us is happy and meaningful. While no specific career background is required, you'll need to be reliable, compassionate, caring, and ready to make a difference. Our training covers everything needed to excel in this role and offers opportunities for further skill development.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, specializing in supporting the elderly in a range of settings including residential care homes and assisted living accommodations. They have a commitment to providing the highest quality care and support, ensuring that each resident receives personalized attention to meet their individual needs. Barchester offers a variety of roles that are essential in maintaining a welcoming and nurturing environment, reflecting their dedication to holistic care. In addition to competitive salaries, they provide comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a rewards package that includes benefits such as retail discounts, wellness support, and recognition programs, like the 'Employee of the Month' initiative.
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 Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
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 practical ability to handle various tasks. Training provided by Barchester Healthcare.
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
Carmarthen
SA31 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)