General Assistant/Support Worker

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a General Assistant / Support Worker, where your compassionate nature and dedication to high standards will directly impact the lives of residents. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support across various departments, ensuring a clean and caring environment while assisting residents with daily activities. Your attention to detail and ability to create a warm atmosphere will help foster a sense of community. If you are looking for a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist during mealtimes.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

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 assisting 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.