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 a wide-reaching role that lets you contribute to a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, you’ll put residents first and build positive professional relationships that make their experience with us meaningful.
ABOUT YOU
People in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have different experiences and career paths. You should be reliable, compassionate, caring and practical, ready to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have these qualities, our training will cover everything you need to thrive. You’ll also have the opportunity to take courses to develop your skills further.
REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers a generous rewards package, including wellbeing support, training and development, and retail discounts.
ABOUT THE ROLE (continued)
As a General Assistant, you will undertake a range of tasks across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering, contributing to a warm and homely environment and building positive relationships with residents.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, dedicated to offering quality care and support to residents. They emphasise creating a warm, homely environment where residents can thrive. Barchester values reliability, compassion, and practicality in its staff and provides comprehensive training and development opportunities. Their rewards package includes training, wellbeing support, and retail discounts, supporting employee satisfaction and growth.
Job responsibilities
General Assistants carry out a range of tasks across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering to support residents and maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include:
- Perform housekeeping duties to a high standard
- Clean and launder clothing and textiles
- Assist with meal preparation and catering support
- Maintain a safe and tidy environment and handle equipment properly
- Provide compassionate, practical support to residents
Person Specification
Qualifications
- No specific qualifications are required; training is provided on the job.
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.
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