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General AssistantNHS

Southampton, SO30 2ZS Permanent £13.21
Posted 31 July 2026 Closing date 29 September 2026
Hedge End Rail Station (1 mile away) Eastleigh 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. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector.

Main duties of the job

As a General Assistant at Barchester care home, the role encompasses a variety of tasks including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. The position demands a caring and empathetic individual who prioritizes residents and fosters positive professional relationships to enhance residents' experiences. The role suits those from diverse backgrounds and experiences, requiring reliability, compassion, and practical skills while providing comprehensive training and development opportunities. The rewards package includes free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonus schemes, employee of the month rewards, and long service awards, alongside a competitive salary.

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality care and support for its residents, ensuring a warm and homely environment. It focuses on offering personalized care while promoting professional development through training and courses. People working here come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique experiences and dedication to making a positive difference in residents' lives. The organization values reliability, compassion, and practical skills, reflected in its supportive work culture and comprehensive rewards package designed to appreciate and motivate employees. The emphasis is on building meaningful relationships and delivering care reflecting the quality desired for loved ones.

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