General Assistant - Bank

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 train

Main duties of the job

The role of General Assistant at Barchester involves performing various tasks essential to maintaining a high standard of care and support for residents. These tasks include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, providing a varied and engaging job routine. The primary focus of this role is to contribute to a warm and homely environment, ensuring residents feel cared for and valued. No specific background is required to undertake this role, as individuals from different life experiences and career paths are encouraged to apply. The key traits needed are reliability, compassion, caring nature, and a willingness to make a difference. Barchester offers training to fill any skill gaps and further opportunities for professional development courses are available. The company values a can-do approach and people skills, aiming to provide a rewarding environment and quality care for residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality care and support, dedicated to improving the lives of its residents. With a focus on delivering compassionate and personalized care, Barchester operates a range of care homes across the UK, ensuring a comfortable and supportive setting for individuals in need. The organization prides itself on its commitment to creating a homely environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Barchester offers extensive training and development opportunities for its employees, promoting career growth and enhancing skill sets. Recognized for its competitive rewards package, the company provides access to wellbeing tools, a variety of retail discounts, and a bonus scheme for employee referrals. With a strong emphasis on quality and excellence, Barchester Healthcare strives to be a trusted and leading name within the healthcare sector.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.80 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1522377258
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wisbech, PE13 3EP, 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.