General Assistant - BankNHS

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will carry out a range of tasks to help provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. The role involves diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. You will play your part in creating a warm and homely environment, putting residents first and building positive professional relationships. As this is a Bank position, you will provide cover as needed, such as for annual leave or sick leave, with varying hours and days. Individuals in this role come from all walks of life, and being reliable, compassionate, and caring are essential attributes.

Job description

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, offering a range of services to support the elderly and those with various care needs. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and support in a warm and welcoming environment. Barchester Healthcare values reliability, compassion, and a can-do attitude among its staff, ensuring that residents receive the best possible experience. The organisation provides opportunities for ongoing training and development, enabling employees to enhance their skills and grow within their roles. Barchester Healthcare also offers a competitive rewards package, including free training, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme.