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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. 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. Main duties of the job As a General Assistant at Barchester care home, you undertake various tasks to deliver quality care and support to residents. Duties include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, ensuring a warm and homely environment. Being caring and empathetic is essential, as is putting residents first and establishing positive professional relationships for a meaningful experience. The role demands reliability, compassion, care, and a readiness to make a difference, alongside practical skills for diverse tasks. While previous experience isn't mandatory, training and skill development opportunities will be provided to help you grow and thrive in this supportive position. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services for individuals residing in their care homes. Committed to ensuring comfort and well-being, Barchester's staff are known for their compassionate approach and professionalism in delivering personalized care to residents. The organization's dedication to developing a warm, homely environment aims to enhance resident experience through meaningful connections and supportive services. Emphasizing training and career development, Barchester provides its employees with continuous learning opportunities, helping them to excel and deliver exceptional service. Their rewards package, including retail discounts and wellbeing tools, highlights Barchester's commitment to staff welfare. Details Date posted 10 August 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.80 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1535819878 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Newport
PO30 2LJ
United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities
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 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 PACKAGE
As 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 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 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 PACKAGE
As 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 required. Reliability, compassion, and a caring nature are essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications required. Reliability, compassion, and a caring nature are essential. 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 Barchester Healthcare Newport
PO30 2LJ
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PO30 2LJ
United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team Barchester Healthcare Recruitment@barchester.com Details Date posted 10 August 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.80 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1535819878 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Newport
PO30 2LJ
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