Kitchen Assistant (Relief) based at Rushden Park, Rushden
Available Hours:
Permanent - Relief
£12.60 per hour
For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.
Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you
Why join?
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
* Life assurance.
* A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
* Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
* Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
* Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
* Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
* Access to wellbeing resources.
* Recommend a friend scheme.
* Family friendly policies.
* Long service awards.
* Free uniform and DBS check.
* Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.
About the role
As a Kitchen Assistant at MHA, you will be part of a dedicated team who prepare and serve meals for residents and staff.
Duties will be varied and include basic cooking and cleaning along with respect for older people. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference.
About the home
Rushden Park care home in Rushden
Rushden Park care home provides compassionate nursing care for up to 65 residents in cosy, ensuite accommodation. Nestled in a peaceful residential area near Rushden, Northamptonshire, the home is easily accessible by public transport, with convenient roadside parking for family and visitors.
This welcoming, thoughtfully designed home fosters a warm, safe, and supportive environment, with every detail crafted to promote residents independence and dignity. Our dedicated team delivers personalised care around the clock, focusing on each residents unique needs and preferences.
Our Activity Coordinator creates a varied programme that includes arts and crafts, flower arranging, bingo, and quizzes, encouraging residents to enjoy familiar hobbies or explore new ones. A dedicated Chaplain is available for pastoral care, offering comfort and companionship for all faiths.
With spacious front and rear gardens, Rushden Park provides the perfect setting for a peaceful stroll or a quiet moment outdoors, making it truly feel like home.
For more information about the home, please click here
About you
The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore, whilst previous experience is desirable, your respect for older people and willingness to undertake training is more important.
You do not need any qualifications to get started as a Kitchen Assistant. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.