Housekeeper & Cook - Bank Worker

Overview

Role:
Relief Staff (Resident Support - Cook and Housekeeping and GA roles available)

Location:

Nine Oaks, Windermere, LA23 1BB

Contract:

Bank (Zero Hours)
Pay Rate: £12.71 - 13.62

We’re seeking Bank staff to complement our existing Sheltered Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a flexible, rewarding role where they can make a real difference in the lives of older people.

As relief staff, you will take on a dual role, combining cooking and resident support responsibilities. You will directly impact the wellbeing of our residents by providing the support and care they need in a safe, nurturing environment.

• Meal Preparation & Cooking:
  Prepare and serve home-cooked meals for residents, while maintaining food stock and ensuring proper rotation.
• Resident Support:
  Be the first point of contact for residents, offering a friendly face and support with their daily needs.
• Housekeeping:
  Ensure communal areas are clean, tidy, and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment for all.

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We are dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Wellbeing Promotion:
Promote the overall wellbeing of our residents, ensuring they feel respected, empowered, and connected within our community.

Pay & Benefits:
In line with your casual (bank) worker assignment agreement, we offer competitive pay benchmarked regularly, and in line with those of our employed staff in similar roles. Flexible work deserves flexible pay. Access your earnings anytime through Dayforce Wallet. Depending on hours worked, you will accrue leave at an equivalent rate of 31 days paid leave in a full calendar year, pro rata and inclusive of bank/public holidays.

To carry out this role, you will be provided with mandatory training as part of a comprehensive induction. To work for us in future assignments, you will be expected to keep your mandatory training up to date.

Are you sensitive, empathetic and care-focused? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, you’ll fit in n if you have no prior experience, we will provide you with all the training you need. What’s important is having high standards and a natural calling to care.

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.