Cook and Resident Support
Location: Cockermouth
Contract: 24 hrs/week
Rota: 09:00 - 18:00
- Week 1: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Pay Rate: £12.58 - £12.85 per hour
The Abbeyfield Society is a national charity dedicated to alleviating loneliness and isolation among older people by offering companionship through our supported housing, retirement apartments, and care homes.
We are currently looking for a dedicated Cook and Resident Support team member in Cockermouth.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Confident in cooking for up to 12 people
- Available to work alternating weekends (with overtime opportunities)
- Highly organized and adaptable to changing situations
- Strong customer service skills, especially in supporting older people
- Basic computer skills (experience with Outlook and Excel is a bonus; full training will be provided)
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
What Abbeyfield Offers:
- Work/life balance with rewarding job satisfaction
- Competitive pay
- Earn up to £500 with our 'Refer a Colleague' scheme
- A Menopause Friendly workplace
- Childcare vouchers and enhanced holiday entitlement for long service
- A medical cashback scheme covering expenses like dental and optical care
- Occupational sick pay and eligibility for a Blue Light Card with great discounts
- Career development with supportive leadership and training opportunities
About the Role:
At Abbeyfield, we strive to create a safe and caring community for our residents, where they feel empowered and valued. As part of the team, you’ll ensure residents enjoy nutritious, home-cooked meals in a clean and welcoming environment. You will also be a key contact for residents, addressing any concerns and escalating issues when necessary. While budget management and basic IT skills are an advantage, full training and support will be provided.
Requirements:
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Two satisfactory employment references
- A Standard DBS check (paid for by Abbeyfield) You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join our compassionate and supportive team!
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Other details
- Job Family Housing & Independent Living
- Job Function 1. Operations
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate £12.58
- Max Hiring Rate £12.85
- Cockermouth CA13, UK