Helping maid in general, going round (6)
I believe the answer is:
aiding
'helping' is the definition.
('aid' can be a synonym of 'help')
'maid in general going round' is the wordplay.
'going round' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'AIDING' can be found hidden inside 'maid in general'.
(Other definitions for aiding that I've seen before include "Helping, supporting" , "Poet Laureate with this helping" , "Giving help" , "Giving assistance" , "Providing assistance" .)