Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Heathside Residential Home
Salary: Grade 3, £15,585 - £16,080 per annum. £12.45 - £12.84 per hour (pro rata based on 37 hours per week)
24 hours per week
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
You will be part of the kitchen team supporting Residents with dementia You will work in a busy residential home in the heart of Leigh which supports older people with dementia. You’ll have a person-centred approach to support residents at mealtimes ensuring that their dietary needs are met and taking into account individual’s needs, wishes and choices at all times whilst promoting their independence and choice. You will work closely with the Cook and be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
About you:
You will need to be flexible to the needs of the service and be able to work on a rota pattern that is unsociable hours including weekends, you will need to have excellent communication skills, both oral and written in order to support the residents and have knowledge and understanding of meeting dietary and nutritional needs for residents. You will need to be kind and caring and have an understanding of dementia and display values and compassion at all times. You will need to have the ability to work unsupervised and as part of the team.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
We are a caring council and committed to supporting adults who have been medically optimised in a hospital and to support adults to reach the full potential. We will provide you with a full induction and ongoing training in order to meet our high standards and service needs.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
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If you require any further information or if you would like to visit please contact Natalie Jones registered manager on 01942404496 or The shift leader on 01942602328.
Interview dates: Priority Candidates 28/04/2025
External Candidates 30/04/2025
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Procedure plus Adult barred list check
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