Barchester Healthcare

General Assistant - Bank

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help provide quality care and support for the residents. Your responsibilities will span across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. You'll be a crucial part of creating a warm and homely environment for the residents, by building positive relationships and putting their needs first.

Main duties of the job

The role of a General Assistant involves a diverse range of duties to support the smooth running of the care home. You'll be responsible for tasks such as housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, ensuring the home is well-maintained and comfortable for the residents. No two days will be the same, as you'll adapt to different requirements and contribute to the overall wellbeing of the residents.

About us

Barchester is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. They offer a rewarding work environment with a focus on professional development and employee wellbeing. The organisation values compassionate and reliable individuals who can make a positive difference in the lives of the people they serve.

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.79 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1454408204

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Bath

BA2 3NR


Job description

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

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.

Job description

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

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

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role. Barchester values candidates with a can-do attitude, who are reliable, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the residents. The organisation provides comprehensive training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role. Barchester values candidates with a can-do attitude, who are reliable, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in the lives of the residents. The organisation provides comprehensive training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Bath

BA2 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Bath

BA2 3NR


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.79 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1454408204

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Bath

BA2 3NR


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