# General Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/general-assistant/32b71f41-eccc-4076-90c1-476f330f5677 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/general-assistant/32b71f41-eccc-4076-90c1-476f330f5677.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.49 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T12:01:24.429Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6337?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1504986942&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. ### Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at Barchester care home, your role involves various tasks to ensure quality care and support for residents. Responsibilities include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. Every day is unique, allowing you to create a warm and homely environment. The role requires a caring and empathetic person who puts residents first, building positive relationships that enhance their experience. Our General Assistants come from various backgrounds and experiences, with reliability, compassion, and the willingness to make a difference as key traits. Practical skills are essential, and our comprehensive training covers everything needed to succeed, with opportunities for further skills development. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care and support to its residents, ensuring a positive and fulfilling experience. Barchester values reliability, compassion, and a can-do attitude, focusing on creating a warm, nurturing environment for residents. The company offers a competitive rewards package, acknowledging the importance of their staff. Benefits include free training and career development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a generous Refer a Friend scheme, and recognition for exemplary service with Employee of the Month awards and Long Service Awards. Barchester is proud of its supportive and rewarding work environment. ### Details - Date posted: 12 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.49 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1504986942 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, York, YO19 4QT, 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 Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description As a General Assistant at Barchester care home, your role involves various tasks to ensure quality care and support for residents. Responsibilities include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. Every day is unique, allowing you to create a warm and homely environment. The role requires a caring and empathetic person who puts residents first, building positive relationships that enhance their experience. Our General Assistants come from various backgrounds and experiences, with reliability, compassion, and the willingness to make a difference as key traits. Practical skills are essential, and our comprehensive training covers everything needed to succeed, with opportunities for further skills development. ## 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 Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' 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** - No specific qualifications required; training provided by Barchester Healthcare. ## 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.