Cook and Resident Support

Abbeyfield; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeyfield is seeking a 'Cook and Resident Support' in Newport to provide excellent service and home-cooked meals to our residents. This role emphasizes the importance of safety and well-being in a supportive environment, offering a great work-life balance and various benefits including pay progression and a 'refer a colleague' scheme.

Benefits

Job satisfaction and work/life balance

Competitive pay rates

Opportunity to earn £500 through 'refer a colleague' scheme

Menopause Friendly workplace

Pay progression opportunities

Child Care Vouchers

Supportive leadership with training

Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service

Medical cashback scheme

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Confidently cook for up to 9 people.
• Available for alternating weekends.
• Values customer service and understands older people's needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service and home-cooked meals.
• Ensure residents' wellbeing and safety as the first point of contact.
• Manage budgets and basic computer tasks.

Skills

Cooking for up to 9 people

Customer service

Organised and adaptable

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Cook and Resident Support

Location: Newport, IOW

Role: Cook and Resident Support

Rota: 09:00 - 14:00 Alternating Saturday and Sunday

Pay Rate: £ - £

Abbeyfield are looking for someone with the following skills:

• Can confidentially cook for up to 9 people.
• Available for alternating weekends (overtime available).
• Organised and adaptable to various situations.
• Values great customer service and understands the needs of older people.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Outlook and Excel is beneficial, training provided.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What Abbeyfield can offer:

• A great work/life balance with job satisfaction.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Opportunity to earn £500 through our 'refer a colleague' scheme.
• Menopause Friendly accredited workplace.
• Pay progression opportunities.
• Child Care Vouchers.
• Supportive leadership with training and career development.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service.
• Medical cashback scheme for various medical expenses.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light card with savings.

About the role:

At Abbeyfield, we aim to create a community where residents feel empowered, safe, and respected. Our staff provide friendly service and home-cooked meals in a clean, warm environment, supporting residents' comfort and peace of mind.

You will ensure residents' wellbeing and safety, acting as the first point of contact for issues, with support and training provided. Basic computer skills and budget management are advantageous.

Note: This role requires eligibility to work in the UK, two employment references, and a Standard DBS check, with costs covered by Abbeyfield. Disclosure of convictions may be required.

Other details:

• Job Family: Housing & Independent Living
• Job Function: Operations
• Pay Type: Salary
• Location: Newport PO30, UK