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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
Please note- Rate of pay advertised is inclusive of 12.07% bank worker enhancement. 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
Main duties of the job
Lead essential support services as a General Assistant at Barchester Healthcare. Engage in varied tasks across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering to enhance the wellbeing of care home residents. Adaptability is key, with no two days alike, offering you a chance to contribute to a pleasant and cozy environment. Here, a caring and compassionate demeanor is crucial; it's about building nurturing relationships with residents to ensure their time with us is happy and meaningful. You don't need previous experience as our comprehensive training will equip you to excel in this versatile role. Our rewards package includes free training and development opportunities for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts and savings, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme with unlimited referrals.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent organisation within the UK's care sector, committed to excellence in care and wellbeing. With numerous care homes across the country, Barchester provides top-tier services through a dedicated and skilled team of professionals. Known for their supportive environment, the organisation fosters professional growth, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities to all staff. Barchester prioritises the welfare of both residents and employees, emphasising a warm and inclusive community. This commitment to quality care is mirrored in their various initiatives and reward schemes, positioning them as a leading care provider in the industry.
Details
Date posted
13 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.80 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1536837727
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Rayleigh
SS6 9XH
United Kingdom
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