General Assistant

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 eve

Main duties of the job

The General Assistant position at Barchester Healthcare involves carrying out various tasks that are vital to providing quality care and support for residents. The role is diverse, including responsibilities in housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. It is designed to help maintain a warm, homely environment, ensuring that the needs of residents are met effectively. As a General Assistant, building positive relationships and making a difference in the lives of residents is crucial. The role is open to individuals from various backgrounds and experiences. Key attributes include reliability, compassion, and a caring nature. Barchester offers comprehensive training to help employees excel in their roles. Additionally, there are opportunities for further development through various courses. The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits package, including free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes. Employees are appreciated through 'Employee of the Month' rewards and long service awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a well-known provider in the care sector, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to its residents. With a focus on creating a warm and homely environment, Barchester Healthcare emphasizes the importance of compassion and empathy in all its operations. The organization values its employees and provides them with comprehensive training and development opportunities to ensure they can thrive in their roles. Barchester Healthcare also offers a generous rewards package to its staff, reinforcing its commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace. The organization is dedicated to maintaining a positive atmosphere for both residents and staff, ensuring that the care provided is of the highest standard. The emphasis on training and rewards highlights Barchester Healthcare's dedication to recognizing and nurturing talent within its team, making it a reputable and desirable place to work in the healthcare industry.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1528813648
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Darlington, DL1 1JF, 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.