General Assistant - Bank Shifts

About the role

Glenholme Healthcare is looking for a flexible and enthusiastic General Assistant for its care home, Vera James House in Ely. This is a varied, multi-skilled bank-shift role where you support the service wherever it is needed, helping residents receive a high standard of care in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the housekeeping team to keep the home clean, safe and welcoming
• Assist with residents' laundry and linen
• Support the kitchen team with preparing, serving and clearing meals
• Help with general duties around the service
• Support residents as a Care Assistant when required
• Work flexibly across departments and shift patterns, including day and night shifts
• Complete any required training and competency assessments before working independently in care

Required profile

• Flexible, adaptable and reliable, able to support different areas of the service
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Willing to learn new skills and undertake relevant training
• Good communicator who enjoys working with people
• Treats residents with dignity, kindness and respect
• Previous experience in care, housekeeping, laundry, catering or a similar environment is beneficial but not essential

What we offer

• Pay of £13.00 per hour on a bank contract
• A full induction and ongoing training, with support to build confidence
• The chance to gain experience across several areas of a care home and to progress within the organisation

Note: the role requires an Enhanced DBS check, and the hourly rate excludes holiday pay, which is paid separately.