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.
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. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. You'll 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 positive professional relationships with them. People in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have various life experiences and career paths. What matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. Being practical, happy to turn your hand to different tasks is also important. Our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering quality care, support, and well-being for their residents. Operating for over 25 years, Barchester prides itself on creating a warm, homely environment for residents. They offer a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care, tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Barchester is dedicated to staff development through comprehensive training programs and offering opportunities to cultivate new skills. Employees are valued for their dedication and hard work, contributing to the overall goal of ensuring the best care for all residents. Recognized for their outstanding services, Barchester continues to grow and innovate within the healthcare sector.
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 for this role, but a caring and compassionate nature, reliability, and a willingness to learn are essential. The ability to handle diverse tasks practically and the openness to develop new skills through training are important aspects of the role.
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
Huntingdon
PE29 7AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)