General Assistant - Domestic (Mat leave cover)
Blackpool, UK Req #613
20 February 2025
Role: General Assistant - Domestic
Location: Blackpool
Hourly Rate: £12.21 from 1st April**
Contract: 12 hrs p/w (Fixed term, covering maternity leave)
Work Pattern: 10:00-16:00 Tuesday and Friday
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 Blackpool. 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 tasks of a General Housing Assistant include:
* To clean and maintain communal areas within the service, including cleaning surfaces and vacuuming and dusting.
* To have an understanding and comply with all COSHH regulations, working within the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, ensuring appropriate recording and audits required are prioritised.
* Reporting any maintenance issues immediately to relevant parties.
* To be responsible for cleaning equipment stock, including replenishing and security.
* To attend regular staff meetings and training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development.
Our ideal candidate for General Housing Assistant will have the following qualities:
* A cheerful and friendly demeanour.
* Understanding the needs of older people.
* Proactive and organised, someone that takes pride in what they do.
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.
** The rates advertised above will apply from 1st April 2025. Should you begin working for us before this date, a lower rate will apply temporarily. This will be discussed with you prior to interview.
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