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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.
Main duties of the job
The General Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare is a versatile position that involves handling a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the care home. You will undertake different duties related to housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering to contribute to the creation of a warm and welcoming environment for the residents. The role requires a compassionate and empathetic individual who is committed to placing the residents at the heart of their efforts. The ability to adapt to diverse tasks and be practical is crucial, and Barchester provides comprehensive training to support your success. This role also offers opportunities for professional development through courses designed to enhance your skills further. A key aspect of the job is building positive relationships with the residents to enrich their experience at Barchester.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent care home provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to its residents. The organisation values compassionate and skilled individuals who are committed to enhancing the well-being and quality of life of those they serve. Barchester offers various services across its care homes, focusing on creating a nurturing and homely environment for all residents. The company is known for its extensive rewards packages and the availability of training and professional development opportunities for its employees, highlighting its commitment to supporting and developing its workforce. Barchester seeks to offer care that matches the quality one would desire for their loved ones, prioritizing the residents' needs and satisfaction as a core aspect of its service.
Details
- Date posted: 26 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.21 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1521287569
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Oxted, RH8 9BD, 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 doesn't specify formal qualifications; rather, it emphasizes qualities such as reliability, compassion, and a can-do approach. Training is provided.
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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 £13.21 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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