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General Assistant - BankNHS

Norwich, NR7 8AF Bank £14.80
Posted 1 September 2026 Closing date 31 October 2026
Norwich Rail Station (2.2 miles, direct) Wroxham (Bure Valley Railway) (5.5 miles, direct) Barnards (35.1 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. 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 Healthcare, you will perform varied tasks to deliver quality care and support to residents. Duties include housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, and catering. The role requires a caring and empathetic approach, prioritizing residents' happiness and building positive relationships. This is a dynamic position suited for individuals from diverse backgrounds who are practical, compassionate, and eager to make a difference. Barchester provides the necessary training and opportunities for further skill development. The competitive rewards package includes free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and referral bonus schemes.

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 renowned care provider, committed to delivering high-quality care and support for residents in its facilities. The organisation values reliability, compassion, and practicality in its staff, fostering a positive environment for both residents and employees. Barchester emphasizes ongoing training and development, ensuring staff are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of residents. In addition to a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, with benefits such as retail discounts and wellbeing support. The organisation's commitment to quality care reflects the standards they would expect for their own loved ones.

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