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.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 651