General Assistant - Bank

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

As a General Assistant at a leading care home, you'll support residents through housekeeping, cleaning, and catering. This role requires compassion and reliability, ensuring a warm environment. Comprehensive training is provided, with opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; comprehensive training provided.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering tasks.
• Create a warm, homely environment for residents.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Practicality

Job description

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 include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, contributing to a warm and homely environment. This role requires a reliable, compassionate, and practical approach to make a positive difference in residents' lives.

Main duties of the job

The General Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves diverse responsibilities across various areas such as housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. You will play a crucial part in creating a welcoming environment by carrying out these tasks. The role demands a compassionate and practical approach, as you'll interact directly with residents and ensure their needs are met.

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, fostering a warm and inclusive environment. Barchester values its employees and offers a competitive rewards package, including opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Details

• Date posted: 17 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.38 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1305192165

Job locations

• Barchester Healthcare, Bristol, BS14 0AU

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll undertake various tasks to help us provide quality care and support to residents. No two days are the same, as responsibilities span housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. Your role is vital in creating a warm, homely environment. Caring and empathetic, you'll prioritize residents and build positive, professional relationships to ensure their happiness and well-being.

ABOUT YOU

People from all backgrounds and experiences can succeed in this role. Reliability, compassion, care, and a proactive attitude are what matter most. Practicality and flexibility are important, and comprehensive training will prepare you to excel. You'll also have opportunities to develop your skills further through courses.

REWARDS PACKAGE

Alongside a competitive salary, Barchester offers an excellent rewards package, including:

• Free learning and development
• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
• A range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you're eager to use your can-do attitude and people skills in a caring organization that values quality, this is a rewarding place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required. Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training to equip General Assistants with necessary skills and knowledge.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Barchester Healthcare

Address: Bristol, BS14 0AU

Website: https://www.barchester.com/