General Assistant - Bank

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a General Assistant to join their team in Rayleigh. In this rewarding role, you will support the delivery of quality care, engaging in housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering tasks. Your compassionate and reliable nature will help create a warm environment for residents, while comprehensive training and development opportunities will empower you to excel. This flexible position offers a competitive hourly wage and a chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday discounts

Retail discounts

Leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required; full training will be provided.
• Relevant experience in similar roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks to support quality care for residents.
• Contribute to a warm, homely environment through diverse responsibilities.

Skills

Reliability

Compassion

Caring Nature

Flexibility

Education

Relevant experience in similar roles

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 part of a team that creates a warm and homely environment for the residents, and your role will involve diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll be responsible for tasks including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. You should be reliable, compassionate, and caring, always aiming to make a positive difference. The training provided will equip you with the necessary skills, and there are opportunities to further develop through additional courses.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK, committed to creating a welcoming environment and empowering staff to deliver excellent care.

Details

• Date posted: 10 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.56 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1299688792

Job locations

• Barchester Healthcare, Rayleigh, SS6 9XH

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a General Assistant, you'll perform various tasks to support the delivery of quality care and support for residents. The role is diverse, covering responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. You'll contribute to creating a warm, homely environment, building positive relationships with residents through your caring and empathetic approach.

ABOUT YOU

People from all backgrounds and experiences are suited for this role. Reliability, compassion, and a caring nature are essential. Practicality and flexibility are also important, as you'll handle different tasks. Our training will prepare you for success, with opportunities for further skill development through courses.

REWARDS PACKAGE

Along with a competitive salary, Barchester offers a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Free learning and development
• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
• Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you're eager to apply your people skills in a caring organization, this is a rewarding opportunity.

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Person Specification - Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required; full training will be provided. Relevant experience in similar roles is advantageous.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable adults.

Employer details

• Employer name: Barchester Healthcare
• Address: Barchester Healthcare, Rayleigh, SS6 9XH
• Website: https://www.barchester.com/