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General Assistant - BankNHS

Stoke on Trent, ST7 3DD Bank £13.21
Posted 12 August 2026 Closing date 11 October 2026
Kidsgrove Rail Station (1.2 miles away) Congleton Bus Station (5.1 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. 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 ro

Main duties of the job

As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure the provision of quality care and support to the residents. This is a wide-ranging role that includes duties in housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. It requires you to create a warm and homely environment, putting residents first, and forming positive professional relationships with them. Being practical and versatile is essential as you'll need to adapt to different tasks. Barchester values reliability, compassion, and a caring nature, and they provide training to help you develop the necessary skills. Opportunities for further skill enhancement through courses are also available. Overall, this role is about making a significant difference in the lives of residents by ensuring they experience happiness and meaningful engagement during their time at the care home.

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

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider in the care sector known for its commitment to delivering high-quality care to its residents. With numerous care homes across various locations, Barchester is dedicated to maintaining a warm and welcoming environment wherein residents are treated with empathy and respect. The company places great importance on the development and well-being of its employees, offering comprehensive training programs and various benefits to support their professional growth. Barchester's rewards package is considered one of the best in the industry, including benefits such as free training, access to wellness tools, retail discounts, and a referral bonus scheme. By fostering a culture of care and support both for residents and staff, Barchester Healthcare continues to be a leading organization in providing respectful and compassionate care services.

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