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General Assistant - Bank
Barchester Healthcare
Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON
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Role description
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.
Main duties of the job
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. 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.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a brand within the care home industry known for providing exceptional and personalized care services to residents. The company offers a wide range of career opportunities in various roles, from medical positions to administrative and ancillary support. What sets Barchester apart is their commitment to a positive work culture, characterised by opportunities for employee development and professional growth. They invest in their staff by offering free training and development programs, ensuring that employees at all levels are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in their roles. Barchester Healthcare is also known for its comprehensive rewards package, often cited as one of the best in the care sector, indicating the company's focus on employee satisfaction and well-being. Through programs such as the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, retail discounts, and access to wellbeing and support tools, Barchester aims to create a supportive work environment.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.80 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1542541217
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Bristol
BS15 1PN
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 1 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.