Job summary
As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a wide range of tasks to help provide quality care and support for the residents. Your responsibilities will span across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, allowing you to play a key role in creating a warm and homely environment. With your reliable, compassionate, and practical approach, you'll build positive relationships with the residents and make a meaningful difference in their lives.
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.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment. The organization invests in its employees, providing training and development opportunities to help them grow and thrive in their roles.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1456984217
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Washington
NE38 8HZ
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Washington
NE38 8HZ