General Assistant
Barchester Healthcare
Southampton, HampshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
The General Assistant helps keep the care home tidy, prepares meals, does laundry and supports residents. The role suits caring people who enjoy varied tasks and like working in a friendly team.
What you'll need
- Be caring and empathetic towards residents
- Able to carry out cleaning, laundry and basic food preparation
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible to work different shifts as needed
- Follow health and safety rules at all times
- May need a DBS check (background check)
How to boost your chances
- Mention any cleaning or care experience on your CV
- Show you can work well with others in a team
- Highlight any food handling training you have
- Be ready to discuss your availability for shifts
- Ensure you have references who can speak about your reliability
- Check you have a clean driving licence if travel is required
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Job description
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 firs…
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
6 October 2026
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