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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
The General Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves a diverse range of responsibilities including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, aimed at providing quality care and support to residents. This is a wide-reaching role where you will play a part in creating a warm and homely environment for the residents. The ideal candidate should be caring, empathetic, reliable, and ready to make a difference. Training is provided to help you thrive in the role, and further skill development courses are available. The role offers a competitive salary and one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, including free training, a range of retail discounts, and employee reward schemes. This position offers you the opportunity to use your practical skills and compassion in a rewarding environment where you can impact the lives of residents positively.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of high-quality care in the UK, offering diverse services aimed at supporting older people and those requiring healthcare assistance. The company operates numerous care homes providing a variety of services across housekeeping, catering, and personal care. Known for its emphasis on offering a welcoming and supportive environment, Barchester Healthcare focuses on delivering care that residents would expect for their loved ones. The organisation is committed to creating a homely and comfortable atmosphere for residents while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Employees are appreciated and encouraged to develop their skills further, reflecting the companys supportive work culture. Barchester Healthcare values compassion, empathy, and reliability in its staff, aiming to always put residents first, ensuring they lead happy and meaningful experiences during their stay.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.01 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1511390619
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Dumfries, DG2 9JW, 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The role does not specifically require any formal qualifications, as Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training to cover everything you need to thrive in this position. However, it is important that applicants are reliable, compassionate, and caring, with a practical approach to handling diverse tasks involved in the role. Although coming from various career paths and life experiences is welcomed, the key requirement is to be empathetic and ready to make a positive difference in residents' day-to-day lives.
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This advert is for General Assistant with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.01 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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