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General Assistant - BankNHS

Skipton, BD23 6DU Bank £14.80
Posted 24 August 2026 Closing date 23 October 2026
Skipton Rail Station (3.4 miles, direct) Bolton Abbey (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) (1.6 miles, direct) Ilkley Bus Station (5.7 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 help provide quality care and support through diverse tasks across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. Each day offers new responsibilities as you contribute to creating a homely environment. This role requires a caring and empathetic attitude, with a focus on putting residents first and building meaningful professional relationships. Successful candidates come from varied backgrounds and career paths, but reliability, compassion, and a readiness to make a difference are key. Provided training will cover all necessary skills, with opportunities for further development.

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 well-regarded provider in the care sector, offering high-standard facilities and services to enhance the lives of residents. Dedicated to quality care, they deliver personalized care arrangements tailored to each resident's needs. Barchester's team members are integral to creating a respectful and compassionate environment, promoting well-being through professional support. Striving for progress, they encourage continuous professional development, providing extensive training options and a supportive work culture. Employment at Barchester signifies the opportunity to make substantial impacts in resident care within a forward-thinking healthcare organization.

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