Role: Cook and Resident Support
Location: Sherborne
Contract: 12 hrs/week, three-week rolling rota
Hourly Rate: £12.58 - £12.85
The Abbeyfield Society is a national charity committed to combating loneliness and isolation among older people by providing supportive housing, retirement apartments, and care homes.
We’re currently seeking a reliable and compassionate Cook and Resident Support team member to join our Sherborne location.
What We’re Looking For:
* Confidence in cooking for up to 10 people
* Strong organizational skills, ready to handle a variety of tasks
* Excellent customer service skills with a genuine understanding of the needs of older people
* Basic computer skills (Outlook and Excel experience is a plus, but full training will be provided)
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
About the Role:
At Abbeyfield, our goal is to create a warm, community-focused environment where residents feel valued and respected. As a Cook and Resident Support team member, you’ll ensure that residents enjoy wholesome, home-cooked meals while also being a friendly face they can turn to for support. You’ll also assist with general wellbeing, handle any issues that arise, and escalate them when needed.
Basic computer and budget management skills are helpful, but full support and training will be provided by our welcoming team.
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.
If you’re ready to make a positive impact and be part of a supportive team, apply today!
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