General Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Topsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home facility in Topsham is seeking a reliable General Assistant to support the Catering and Housekeeping teams. The role involves assisting at mealtimes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a friendly atmosphere for residents. Ideal candidates will possess empathy and multitasking skills. This position offers £12.43 per hour and benefits, working on a flexible basis as needed.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with the ability to multitask across non-care duties.
• Friendly, caring and empathetic nature to liaise closely with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist across Catering and Housekeeping teams as required.
• Help at mealtimes, clear and clean tables, serve food, and keep dining areas tidy.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties, including cleaning, polishing and laundry support.

Skills

Multitasking

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Overview

General Assistant – £12.43 per hour plus company benefits. Bank Contract. This is a generic role that involves assisting across Catering and Housekeeping teams, with rotas planned in advance for annual leave and ad hoc sickness.

Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter provides 86 ensuite bedrooms including a community for people living with dementia. This is an introduction to working in a care environment.

This is a flexible, on‑an‑as‑needed basis role to cover leave and sickness, with notice of days/weeks to be worked.

Responsibilities

• Assist across Catering and Housekeeping teams as required.
• Help at mealtimes, clear and clean tables, serve food, and keep dining areas tidy.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties, including cleaning, polishing and laundry support.

Qualifications and qualities

• Reliable and hardworking with the ability to multitask across non‑care duties.
• Friendly, caring and empathetic nature to liaise closely with residents.

Additional information

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025 and awardee of One Of The UK\'s Best Companies To Work For.