Vacancy Location: Tan Yr Allt House, 16 Alltwen Hill, Pontardawe, SA8 3AB
Shifts: 28.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
Sponsorship: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship
Join Us at an Exciting Time – Fieldbay is Becoming ivolve!
We have some exciting news! From 1st June, we will officially become ivolve Care & Support, bringing together our expertise and experience under one name. While our commitment to delivering high-quality care remains unchanged, this transition marks an exciting time to be part of our growing team. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in a supportive, values-driven organisation that puts people first, there’s never been a better time to join our team. Explore our opportunities and be part of our journey!
About You
Our approach is about creative thinking in our activities and co-production with the people we care for. We work with each individual to design and plan what we do – so we can create the best experiences together. Being passionate, kind, and resilient are core values. If you’re creative, passionate, and enjoy providing high-quality meals, love variety, and are patient and resilient with lots of empathy and kindness, then you should join our team.
Who We Are
We’re here to support people to flourish in a place they call home. We’re one of the largest providers of adult social care with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people. Our approach emphasizes activities and co-production with the people we support. We work with them to design and plan what we do – so we can create the best experiences together. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024’.
Our mission is to benefit even more people with our uncompromising quality of care and support. It’s the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and love supporting people to set and reach their goals because every person deserves the very best experience – every day.
What Is Involved
Our Chef plays a vital role in the operation of our Care Homes. The people who live with us deserve high-quality meals, and we provide an extensive, quality menu to cater for everyone. You will prepare and produce excellent quality meals to high standards, welcome residents warmly, and live our values. You will collaborate with colleagues to provide efficient support and supervision in the kitchen, plan meals consulting with residents and staff to meet dietary needs, and ensure adherence to health and safety legislation.
Getting Creative
Our approach focuses on the food we provide, ensuring a varied menu to meet individual needs. We design food plans in line with SALT Team guidance to create the best experiences together.
Role Responsibilities
* You’ll give high-quality food tailored to people’s needs.
* You’ll follow procedures to ensure consistent, safe, and reliable care in the food we provide.
If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the team for you.
Essential Skills
* 12 months cooking experience
* Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
* Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of ivolve
* Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
* A commitment to undertake training and development
Desirable Skills
* Previous experience of kitchen work within a social care setting
* Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
* Knowledge of regulatory frameworks
* Confident IT user
How We Will Support You
We go beyond expectations for our colleagues and the people we support. Our reward package includes more than just pay, such as 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours, pension, a paid day off for your birthday after one year of service, and a £300 refer-a-friend scheme.
Industry-Leading Recognition
* Colleague lotto with cash prizes
* Prize-winning scratchcards aligned with values in action
* Recognition awards for colleagues who go above and beyond
* Loyalty Scheme for work anniversaries
* Your birthday off after one year of service
Social Wellbeing
* Award-winning app for news and info
* Internal social media platforms
* Team communities
Financial Wellbeing
* Discounts on high street, supermarkets, gym memberships, and more
* Blue Light discount programme
* Salary Finance scheme for loans and savings
* Government mileage rates for travel
Emotional Wellbeing
* Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme
* Free wellbeing app
* Practical advice on various personal issues
Training and Development
* A learning journey to reach Chef standards
* Specialist training in Autism, Dementia, and Mental Health
* Career pathways including apprenticeships and qualifications
* Cost coverage for relevant professional memberships
5 More Reasons to Work with ivolve
1. Our people are fabulous and take pride in helping others
2. Great energy and teamwork across the business
3. Jobs that make a significant impact on people’s lives
4. A proud history and a large organization supporting many people
5. Building meaningful relationships with those we support
What Is Next?
If you want to find out how your life and the lives of others can be enriched, click apply, submit a CV, and we will contact you to arrange an interview.
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