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 training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the oppor

Main duties of the job

As a General Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Lewes, you will carry out diverse tasks to ensure quality care for residents. Responsibilities span across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, contributing to a warm, homely environment. The role prioritizes compassion and empathy, fostering positive professional relationships with residents to enhance their experiences. No two days will be the same, offering varied responsibilities and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Barchester values reliability, care, and a can-do attitude, supporting you with comprehensive training and skill development opportunities. Their rewards package includes competitive pay, free training, access to wellbeing tools, and a range of retail discounts, along with a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. This role welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, focusing on those ready to make a positive impact in a caring environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of health and social care services in the UK, committed to delivering exceptional care and support to residents across their care homes. They focus on creating warm, homely environments where residents feel valued and supported. Barchester prides itself on a person-centered approach, ensuring each resident receives tailored care that respects their individual needs and preferences. They invest in their staff by offering extensive training opportunities, promoting professional development and ensuring that their workforce is skilled, compassionate, and equipped to provide high-quality care. With a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing, Barchester offers a comprehensive rewards package, which includes competitive salaries, wellbeing support, and a variety of discounts and bonuses. They aim to provide the quality of care one would expect for their loved ones and foster a supportive, rewarding workplace for their employees.

Details

• Date posted: 24 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.80 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1520705488
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Lewes, BN8 6DR, 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.

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