Cook & Resident Support

Role: Cook and Resident Support 

Location: Newport, IOW

Hourly Rate: £13.21 - £13.62

Contract: 5 hrs p/w

Work Pattern: 09:00-14:00 Saturday and Sunday, alternating weekends

The Abbeyfield Living Society are a national charity helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people by providing companionship in our supported housing accommodation, retirement apartments and care homes.

Abbeyfield is seeking a dedicated Cook & Resident Support who embodies our commitment to providing exceptional care and community for our residents. If you have the skills we are looking for, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Confidently cook for up to 9 residents, ensuring nutritious and delicious meals are served.
• Be available for optional overtime when needed for cover.
• Maintain organization and readiness to address various challenges as they arise.
• Understand and prioritize excellent customer service, particularly concerning the needs of older people.
• Possess basic computer skills (experience with Outlook and Excel is beneficial); training will be provided for additional systems.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to make a real difference, join Abbeyfield and be part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role:

At Abbeyfield, we strive to create a community where residents feel empowered, safe, and respected. Our team provides a friendly face and ensures a warm, clean environment where residents can enjoy a tasty home-cooked meal, fostering comfort and peace of mind in their later years.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for residents to report any issues, ensuring their wellbeing and safety. You will investigate and escalate concerns as necessary. Budget management and basic computer skills will be advantageous, but full support and training will be provided by our friendly and supportive staff.

Why Join Abbeyfield?

We’re committed to recognising and rewarding our team members. Working with us comes with a range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service, plus public holidays.
• Growth & Development: Comprehensive induction and career development opportunities.
• Competitive Pay: Benchmark-based and with progression opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash support, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym membership.
• Financial Rewards: £500 refer-a-friend scheme, life assurance, and company pension.
• Exclusive Discounts: BenefitHub and Blue Light Card discounts for social care sector workers.
• Additional Perks: Occupational sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a basic DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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