Care Home General Assistant

2 days ago

Pulborough RH AG, United Kingdom Austenwood Care Home Full time

Care Home General Assistant

(Domestic, Laundry & Kitchen Support)

We are looking for a reliable and caring General Assistant to join our friendly care home team. This is a varied and hands-on role, supporting the smooth running of the home across domestic, laundry, and kitchen areas.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and understands how important a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is for our residents.

Main Responsibilities

Domestic Duties

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the care home, including communal areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and staff areas
  • Follow cleaning schedules and infection prevention and control procedures
  • Use cleaning equipment and products safely and correctly

Laundry Duties

  • Collect, wash, dry, iron, and return residents' and linen laundry
  • Ensure residents' clothing is handled with dignity and care
  • Maintain laundry areas to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation

Kitchen Assistant Duties

  • Support the kitchen team with food preparation, serving meals, and clearing down
  • Wash up and keep kitchen areas clean and hygienic in line with food safety standards
  • Assist with maintaining stock levels and reporting shortages

General Responsibilities

  • Work flexibly across departments as required
  • Follow health and safety, COSHH, and infection control procedures at all times
  • Treat residents with dignity, respect, and kindness
  • Work as part of a team to create a positive and homely environment

About You

  • Reliable, flexible, and willing to learn
  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Able to work well as part of a team and independently
  • Previous experience in a care, cleaning, catering, or similar role is desirable but not essential
  • An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and professionalism

What We Offer

  • A supportive and friendly working environment
  • Full training and ongoing support
  • Opportunities to develop skills within the care sector
  • The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

If you are hardworking, compassionate, and take pride in helping a care home run smoothly, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person

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