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General AssistantNHS

Thurso, KW14 7UQ Permanent £13.21
Posted 14 September 2026 Closing date 13 November 2026
Thurso Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Keith Town (Keith and Dufftown Railway) (76.2 miles, direct) Travel Centre (32.7 miles, direct)

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 quality care and support for residents. This diverse role includes responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. By engaging in such varied tasks, you contribute to creating a warm and homely environment. The role requires someone who is caring, compassionate, reliable, and practical. Barchester offers training and opportunities for further skill development. The rewards package includes free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and incentives like the 'Refer a Friend' scheme and 'Employee of the Month' rewards.

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 leading provider of care homes across the UK, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality care to its residents. The organization values professional growth and offers extensive training and development programs. Employees can access resources that promote wellbeing and have the opportunity to benefit from various incentives and rewards. Barchester focuses on creating homely environments where both residents and staff feel comfortable and valued. The company supports diversity and inclusivity, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to join its mission in providing exceptional care services.

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