General Assistant - Bank

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will engage in diverse responsibilities including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering to help provide the quality care and support the residents deserve. The role is aimed at creating a warm and homely environment, placing residents at the forefront and building positive professional relationships. The role invites individuals from all walks of life with varied life experiences and career paths. Reliability, compassion, care, and readiness to make a difference are essential. Barchester offers training to cover everything needed to thrive, along with opportunities for further skill development. A generous benefits package includes free training and development, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

About us

Barchester Healthcare operates care homes across the UK, providing a variety of services aimed at caring for the elderly and those with specific needs. Their primary focus is on creating homely environments where residents feel valued, supported, and happy. They are committed to delivering quality care wherein staff play a critical role in achieving this mission. Barchester is recognized for offering one of the best reward packages in the care sector, highlighting their commitment to staff development and wellbeing. They aim to empower staff through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring all employees have the required skills to thrive in their roles. The organisation fosters a work environment that values compassion, empathy, and professionalism, making it a rewarding place to work. Their employment offerings include competitive salaries, training, development opportunities, and various recognition schemes to appreciate the efforts of their dedicated workforce.

Details

• Date posted: 14 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.80 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1526448033
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Southampton, SO30 2ZS, 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.