# General Assistant - Bank > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/general-assistant-bank/36eb2699-eb23-4b85-8688-f4f30b468002 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/general-assistant-bank/36eb2699-eb23-4b85-8688-f4f30b468002.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.21 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-09-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T11:53:10.575Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7794?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1528798865&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOU People in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also ### Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll be responsible for various tasks that support the quality care and wellbeing of our residents. Your duties will span across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering to ensure a pleasant environment. Compassion and a proactive approach are key, as you'll build meaningful relationships with our residents and make a positive impact on their experience with us. The role is diverse, requiring you to be adaptable and willing to take on different tasks. Training will be provided to help you succeed and further develop your skills in our supportive setting. ### About us Barchester Healthcare provides care and support in a warm, homelike environment for its residents. We prioritize reliable, compassionate, and caring service, aiming to make a difference in the lives of those we care for. Barchester offers training and development opportunities for staff, ensuring they have the skills necessary to thrive in their roles. Employees are part of a rewarding team that values the delivery of quality care, and the company offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive rewards package, making it one of the best in the care sector. Barchester's commitment to its staff and residents helps maintain a supportive and empathetic atmosphere. ### Details - Date posted: 21 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1528798865 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Mansfield, NG18 4XX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Reliable, compassionate, caring, practical, adaptable ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.