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Cook and Resident Support

Cockermouth CA13, UK Req #432
29 November 2024
 
Role: 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
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