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General AssistantNHS

Woking, GU23 7DJ Permanent £13.50
Posted 13 August 2026 Closing date 12 October 2026
Clandon Rail Station (1.8 miles away) Friary Bus Station (4.4 miles away)

Job summary

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 a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. Responsibilities include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. You'll create a warm and homely environment, building positive relationships with residents. This role suits individuals from various backgrounds who are reliable, compassionate, and caring. Practicality and readiness to take on different tasks are important. Comprehensive training is provided, with further skill development opportunities. The rewards package includes free training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and long service awards.

Job description

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 Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care services across the UK, ensuring residents receive the best possible care in a warm and supportive environment. With a focus on creating a homely atmosphere, Barchester values its staff as crucial members of the family, encouraging them to contribute positively to the lives of residents. Training and development are at the heart of how Barchester operates, ensuring all staff have access to opportunities for growth and learning. The organisation offers competitive rewards and benefits, and is committed to employee wellbeing and satisfaction, reinforcing its reputation as an employer that truly values its people.

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