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Role: General Housing Assistant - Domestic
Contract: Perm, 6 hrs p/w (2 x shifts p/w). Can combine with another role to increase hours.
The Abbeyfield Society is a national charity dedicated to alleviating loneliness and isolation among older people by providing companionship in supported housing, retirement apartments, and care homes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in joining our organization to support our Sheltered Housing property in Cowes, Isle of Wight. If you're seeking a rewarding role that fits around your commitments, Abbeyfield would love for you to join us.
We believe in the power of a friendly face and a home-cooked meal to brighten someone's day. This role is varied, with resident wellbeing at the core of our work.
The main responsibilities of a General Housing Assistant include:
1. Ensuring communal areas are clean and tidy
2. Assisting with meal preparation and serving
3. Managing food stores with stock rotation
4. Promoting residents' wellbeing
5. Occasionally cooking or baking to cover the Cook role (to be discussed at interview)
Our ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
1. A cheerful and friendly demeanour
2. An understanding of the needs of older people
3. Proactive, organized, and pride in their work
What Abbeyfield offers in return:
* A good work/life balance with job satisfaction
* Competitive pay rates
* Opportunity to earn £500 through our 'Refer a Colleague' scheme
* Menopause Friendly workplace accreditation
* Pay progression within the role
* Child Care Vouchers
* Supportive leadership with learning and career development opportunities
* Professional standards and career pathways
* Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service
* Medical cashback scheme for expenses like dental and optical care
* Occupational sick pay
* Eligibility for a Blue Light card with savings
Please note: this role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references, and a Standard DBS check, which will be paid for by Abbeyfield. You may need to disclose details of any convictions; failure to do so may result in revocation of an employment offer.
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