General Assistant - Bank

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate General Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will engage in diverse tasks including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for residents. With comprehensive training provided, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those you care for. This flexible position offers a competitive hourly wage and a rewarding experience in a supportive organization dedicated to quality care.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required; training is provided.
• Relevant experience in care or hospitality is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering tasks.
• Create a warm, homely environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Flexibility

Practicality

Education

Experience in care or hospitality

Job description

Job summary

As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help provide the quality care and support the residents deserve. You'll be responsible for diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering, helping to create a warm and homely environment. This is a wide-reaching role where you can make a real difference in the lives of the residents.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. You should be reliable, compassionate, and caring, always ready to make a positive impact. Barchester provides training to cover all necessary skills, with opportunities to further develop through additional courses.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care. They are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents and value their dedicated staff.

Details

• Date posted: 09 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.71 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1299397334
• Job locations: Northampton, NN4 0XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll perform various tasks to ensure high-quality care and support for residents. No two days are the same, as responsibilities span housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. Your role is vital in creating a warm, homely environment. Being caring and empathetic, you'll prioritize residents’ well-being and build positive, professional relationships to make their experience meaningful.

ABOUT YOU

People from all backgrounds and experiences can excel in this role. Reliability, compassion, and a caring attitude are essential. Practicality and flexibility to handle different tasks are important. Our comprehensive training will prepare you to succeed, and there are opportunities to enhance your skills through additional courses.

REWARDS PACKAGE

Alongside a competitive salary, Barchester offers a comprehensive rewards package, including:

• Free learning and development
• Automatic enrolment into the profit share scheme
• A range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
• Unlimited access to the Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you're eager to apply your people skills in a caring organization committed to quality, this role offers a rewarding opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required; Barchester provides necessary training. Relevant experience in care or hospitality is beneficial.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

• Name: Barchester Healthcare
• Address: Northampton, NN4 0XN

Website: https://www.barchester.com/