Job Reference:
651
Application deadline:
06/06/2025
Job Description
Job title:
General Assistant
Salary:
£12.21 per hour
Location:
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Hours:
36 hours per week, permanent
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 be responsible for ensuring that our residents live in a clean and safe environment and that the service delivered promotes the independence, dignity, rights and choices of the people we support.
Your main responsibilities will include general laundry, including washing, ironing and bed making; simple food preparation including assisting with the preparation of meals and snacks for residents and maintaining cleanliness within communal areas and bathrooms.
Skills and experience required:
Food Safety Level 1 (or willingness to undertake training)
An ability to build relationships of trust and respect with residents and customers
Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people
A commitment to delivering great customer service
Good verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
Caring attitude with desire to help and support others
An ability to work on your own initiative and priories your work schedule
Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced 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 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
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
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.
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