Contract: Perm, 6 hrs p/w (2 x shifts p/w). Can combine with another role to increase hours.
The Abbeyfield Society is 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.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone interested in joining our organisation to support our Sheltered Housing property in Cowes, Isle of Wight. If you are looking for a rewarding role to fit around you, Abbeyfield would love for you to join us.
You can never underestimate the power a friendly face and a home-cooked meal has on someone’s day. This is a varied role, with resident wellbeing at the forefront of what we do.
Main Responsibilities of a General Housing Assistant:
* Ensure communal areas are clean and tidy.
* Assist with meal preparation and serving.
* Ensure food stores are maintained with stock rotation.
* Promote the wellbeing of residents.
* Opportunity to cook/bake on occasion to cover Cook (to be discussed further at interview).
Our Ideal Candidate:
* A cheerful and friendly demeanour.
* Understanding of the needs of older people.
* Proactive and organised, someone who takes pride in what they do.
At Abbeyfield, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing:
* A great work/life balance with job satisfaction.
* Menopause Friendly accredited workplace.
* Inclusive working environment.
* Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service.
* Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses to be claimed back (including dental, opticians, prescriptions, a range of therapies, and much more).
* Access to virtual GP.
* Discounted gym membership.
* 24hr Employee Assistance program.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
Financial Wellbeing:
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Pay progression within the role.
* Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a colleague' scheme.
* Portal access to unlock a whole host of discounts and cashback offers.
* Child care vouchers.
* Eligibility for a Blue Light card, with huge savings.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Peer and leadership support.
* Career pathways for each role; unlock your skills, knowledge, and potential.
You can find out more about what makes working for Abbeyfield great using the link below:
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications.
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