General Assistant/Support Worker

Hartford Care Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a General Assistant / Support Worker, where your compassion and care will make a real difference in residents' lives. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support across various departments, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment while assisting residents during mealtimes. Your attention to detail and warm nature will help create a happy atmosphere, making every day fulfilling. If you're looking for a role that offers purpose and the chance to be part of a caring community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature and excellent communication are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist in meal preparations.

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Good organisation and planning skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Flexibility in working hours

Tools

IT systems

Job description

The Role

As a General Assistant / Support Worker, you will work across various departments providing high quality care and support to residents, carrying out general housekeeping duties to ensure the home is kept clean and tidy, providing an efficient and effective laundry service for residents, providing support during mealtimes and assist residents as required, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are dusting a resident’s room and reminiscing with them about their previous job, cleaning a bathroom, preparing vegetables for a curry night, or ironing a resident’s favourite pair of trousers, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?

• Do you take pride in maintaining a tidy, safe and clean environment?
• Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness?
• Do you enjoy being in a kitchen environment and assisting in producing delicious, home-cooked meals?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.