General Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
General Assistant
Location: Glenholme Senior Living Vera James House, Ely CB6 1TA
Salary: £13.00 per hour*
Contract Type: Bank
The Opportunity as a General Assistant
We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic General Assistant to join our team at Glenholme.
This is a varied, multi-skilled role for someone who enjoys working across different areas of a care home and is willing to support the service wherever they are needed.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a General Assistant, you will work as part of the wider team to help ensure our residents receive a high standard of care and support in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment.
Depending on the needs of the service, your duties may include:
- Supporting the housekeeping team to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming home
- Assisting with residents’ laundry and linen
- Supporting the kitchen team with preparing, serving and clearing meals
- Helping with general duties around the service
- Supporting residents as a Care Assistant when required
- Working flexibly across different departments and shift patterns, which may include day and night shifts
When supporting within care, you will receive the appropriate training and must successfully complete any required competency assessments before working independently.
Whatever area of the home you are supporting, you will play an important part in helping us provide a high-quality service and a positive experience for our residents.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who is:
- Flexible, adaptable and willing to support different areas of the service
- Reliable, caring and respectful
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills and undertake relevant training
- A good communicator who enjoys working with people
- Committed to treating residents with dignity, kindness and respect
- Able to adapt their duties and working pattern to meet the needs of the service
Previous experience in care, housekeeping, laundry, catering or a similar environment would be beneficial, but is not essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Glenholme, we are committed to supporting our colleagues to develop their skills and progress within the organisation.
As part of your role, you will receive:
- A full induction and ongoing training
- Training appropriate to each area of the role
- Support to develop your skills and confidence
- The opportunity to gain experience across several areas of a care home
- Opportunities to develop and progress within Glenholme
ABOUT VERA JAMES HOUSE
Vera James House is a purpose-built residential care home for older people with 42 single rooms, all with ensuite facilities. Vera James House is designed to support older people living with dementia and other related conditions, as well as residents who require permanent or respite care in a residential setting.
If you are flexible, dependable and ready to support different areas of the home while keeping our residents at the heart of everything you do, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Glenholme team.
Please note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
T&Cs apply to all benefits.
Please note: The hourly rate does not include holiday compensation, which will be paid separately and shown on your payslip. *
Job Code: GHVER1