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General AssistantNHS

Winchester, SO22 6NT Permanent £13.21
Posted 13 August 2026 Closing date 12 October 2026
Winchester Rail Station (1.4 miles away) Winchester Bus Station (1.9 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 engage in a variety of responsibilities including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering, ensuring top-notch care and support for residents. No two days will resemble the same, offering a dynamic work environment centered on establishing a nurturing and homelike atmosphere. Barchester values qualities such as dependability, compassion, caring demeanor, and a readiness to make a difference. Although diverse backgrounds and career paths are welcome, the primary requisite is practicality and willingness to undertake various tasks. The role offers comprehensive training to ensure professional success, alongside opportunities to enroll in further courses to enhance skills. Additional incentives include free training, access to wellbeing tools, various retail discounts, unlimited referral bonuses, employee of the month rewards, and long service awards, ensuring a fulfilling work setting.

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 renowned provider in the care sector, recognized for delivering premium quality care and support. Established in numerous regions, Barchester operates with a commitment to ensuring that residents receive the care and attention they require, akin to what staff members would expect for their loved ones. Their mission transcends the basic care protocols by fostering a nurturing and homelike atmosphere. Employees are considered valuable assets, with Barchester providing extensive training and development programs to facilitate skill enhancement and professional growth. The inclusive work environment supports diverse backgrounds, enriching the services provided and adhering to strong corporate values. Alongside competitive pay, Barchester offers a comprehensive rewards package, underlining their dedication to employee satisfaction and overall well-being, reinforcing their stature as an admirable employer in the healthcare sector.

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