General Assistant - Bank
Barchester Healthcare
Stamford, PE9 3TJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£14.80
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
57 days leftJob description
Pay rate advertised includes bank enhancement ABOUT THE ROLE As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to he...
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. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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.
Pay rate advertised includes bank enhancement
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.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care and support to residents in its care homes. As a leading provider in the healthcare sector, Barchester offers a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salaries, free training and development opportunities, and access to wellbeing and support tools. Employees also benefit from a range of retail discounts and savings, and the opportunity to participate in a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme. Barchester values the diversity of its employees and believes that people from all walks of life bring valuable perspectives and skills to the organization. The company promotes a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and develop their skills further. Barchester aims to provide the kind of quality care that staff would expect for their own loved ones, creating a rewarding workplace for those who wish to make a difference in the lives of others.
Qualifications
Essential
- No specific qualifications are required beyond having a caring and empathetic nature, being reliable and compassionate, and the ability to handle a variety of tasks. Training will be provided.
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
6 September 2026
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