General Assistant in Church Stretton - CV-Library

Job title:
General Assistant

Salary:
£11.44 per hour

Location:
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire

Hours:
21 hours per week

We currently have a great opportunity for a General Assistant to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire on a permanent basis.

The Sandford Nursing Home is a place our residents call home. It's a happy, welcoming atmosphere set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care and we're looking for caring and supportive individuals to join us. We’re looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.

The Role

As a General Assistant, you will ensure that residents live in a clean and safe environment and ensure the service delivered promotes the independence, dignity, rights and choices of the people that we work with. Your day-to-day responsibilities typically include assisting with the preparation of meals and snacks for residents, ensure the cleanliness of bedrooms, lounges, dining area, corridors, bathrooms and toilets. You will make the beds, take care of linen and clothing including washing and ironing, and carrying out dining room duties.

Skills and experience required:

* Food Safety Level One qualification (desirable)

* Previous experience of working with older people (desirable)

* Ability to be proactive, work on own initiative and priortise work schedule

* A committment to the understanding of good customer service

* Good verbal and written communication skills

* To build relationships of trust and respect with residents and staff

Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced and Adult Barred DBS disclosure.

What we can offer you

As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked). We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

About us

As one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people, Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus and Severn Homes.

Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.

Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance. You can find out more about Housing Plus Group and why we are a great place to work in the About Us guide attached.

How to apply

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you need any support in making your application, please contact us

Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025

* We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.

* We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

* If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion