Job Advertisement: General Assistant

Position: General Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Spen Court Care Home, Railway Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0ND
Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent (25.00 hours per week)
Shift: Days
Closing Date: 29 August 2026

About the Role

Are you a practical, caring, and community-minded individual looking for a secure, part-time permanent role where no two days are the same?

As a General Assistant at Spen Court Care Home, you will carry out a wide variety of hands-on tasks across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering to help provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. By ensuring our home is warm, clean, and welcoming, you will play a vital role in building positive professional relationships and making residents' experiences happy and meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Tasking Support: Undertake diverse responsibilities spanning housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering support.
Homely Environment: Help maintain a clean, safe, and vibrant atmosphere that supports the comfort and wellbeing of residents.
Resident Engagement: Put residents first, building warm, positive professional relationships through everyday interactions during daytime shifts.

What We Are Looking For

Background: People join us from all walks of life with diverse life experiences and career paths.
Approach: Reliable, compassionate, caring, and practical—always ready to turn your hand to different tasks and make a difference.
Commitment: A positive, can-do attitude. Full training and development will be provided to help you thrive and develop your skills further!

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate of £13.21 per hour for a secure 25-hour weekly permanent contract.
Training & Development: Free training and continuous professional development for all roles.
Wellbeing Support: Access to dedicated wellbeing and support tools.
Exclusive Perks: A wide range of retail discounts and savings.
Recognition Schemes: ‘Employee of the Month’ awards, ‘Long Service Awards’, and an unlimited ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus program.