Job Role: Cook / Suitable Cook experience 1 year Location : Westleigh, Stockton Heath Hours : 24Hours - Working every other weekend. Salary: £12.71 About Westleigh To work in this role you will need to be able to treat people with dignity, have good listening and observational skills, number skills, and some awareness of the challenges faced by people who need care and support. provides a service for older people and people with mental health who need the support and safety of a shared living environment and have a reputation for being reliable and trustworthy. The service supports residents with their day to day living needs, personal care and other areas which help people to live their life in a way that meets their needs, wants and wishes. Your role will require you to report to the Service Manager, you will be accountable for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the home whilst ensuring a safe, comfortable environment at all times. Our Employee Benefits As a charity, we do what we can to show our teams that we value them and the life-changing work they do, so we offer the following: Welcome Bonus : You'll receive £500 as a warm welcome to the team. Not eligible if we pay to sponsor you to work in the UK Training and Development: We offer access to both in-house and accredited courses. We will cover the cost of your qualification, and on completing Level 2 or above, you'll receive a £150 bonus (with an additional £50 for passing the care certificate). Health and Wellbeing Support: offering health and wellbeing support including 24/7 access to GP. Blue Light Card and other discount schemes: We cover the cost of your card, unlocking various discounts for you. Enjoy discounts on childcare, shopping, and a wide range of online training courses. Night Enhancement: An additional £1 per hour enhancement for all hours worked between 8pm and 8am, whether regular contracted hours, bank hours, or overtime. Free Meals: Available to all staff working 12-hour shifts, ensuring you stay energized with a hot or cold meal. Refer a Friend: You can earn a £200 bonus for referring a friend who successfully joins WCL. Christmas Enhancement (Double Time): Enjoy double-time pay for allocated Christmas hours worked. Ongoing Technological Advancements: Benefit from our investment in new technology, including care plans and Rota apps, with full training provided. Get Paid As You Earn - With FlexEarn, you don't have to wait for payday. WCL gives you access to a portion of your earnings as soon as you've worked the hours. It's a great way to stay on top of your finances, cover unexpected costs, or just have a bit more flexibility with your money. Who we're looking for: People who share and support our vision and values: Supporting rights, needs, choices & dreams. Seeing the possibility to make a difference in all that we do. Being financially responsible and economically sustainable. Embracing new technology and innovation. Appreciating every colleague's contribution. Role Requirements : Suitable cook experience 1 year Relevant qualification (See below), It may help to have a relevant qualification such as a Professional Chef Diploma, BTEC National Certificate in Hospitality Supervision or an Advanced Chef Diploma. However you could do these qualifications with We Change Lives* Ready to Change Lives? Apply Now! If you are passionate about making a genuine impact and enriching the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you. Once you've applied, one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss next steps! More About We Change Lives We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.