Extra Care Assistant / Cynorthwyydd Gofal Ychwanegol

Wales & West Housing Association Limited; Aberystwyth; Presencial; GBP 15 000 - 22 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Part-time hours

Daytime service (lunch)

Weekend off

Paid travel expenses where applicable

Resumo da oferta

Wales & West Housing Association Limited is offering a 6-month fixed-term Extra Care Assistant opportunity at Maes Y Mor Extra Care Scheme in Aberystwyth. The role combines catering and cleaning duties, with 12 hours allocated to the Catering Assistant position and scope to take on cleaning shifts as needed.

We are seeking friendly, reliable and flexible individuals who can work in a fast-paced environment, either as part of a team or independently.

Qualificações

• No previous experience required; willingness to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable interacting with residents in a respectful way.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out routine cleaning of communal areas following schedules and infection control.
• Serve residents meals and help set up/clear dining areas.
• Assist in kitchen with small prep tasks and keep areas clean and tidy.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards and report concerns promptly.

Conhecimentos

Friendly demeanor

Reliable

Team player

Flexible availability

Independent work ethic

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Opportunity

Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a difference in people’s daily lives? We have an exciting 6 month fixed term opportunity to join our friendly team as an Extra Care Assistant at Maes Y Mor Extra Care Scheme in Aberystwyth.

This dual-role opportunity gives you the chance to work as a Part-time Cleaner or Catering Assistant, depending on the needs of the scheme.

Whilst the position supports both areas the 12 hours is allocated for the Catering Assistant role, with the opportunity to pick up cleaning shifts to support any gaps that need to be filled due to annual leave or sickness cover.

What will you be doing?

Depending on which role you are working in, your duties will include:

As a Cleaner:

• Carrying out routine cleaning of communal areas such as lounges, dining rooms, and bathrooms – there is no cleaning of resident’s rooms required for this role.
• Following cleaning schedules and infection control procedures.
• Ensuring a safe, tidy, and pleasant environment for residents and visitors.

As a Catering Assistant:

• Serving residents meals
• Helping with setting up and clearing the dining area.
• Supporting residents with meal choices and ensuring a welcoming dining experience.
• Helping in the kitchen with small prep jobs such as peeling and chopping vegetables, and making sandwiches.
• Helping to keep the kitchen area and restaurant area clean and tidy
• Following food hygiene and safety standards.

You will also follow key policies, report concerns promptly, and provide a welcoming, supportive presence for residents.

This is not a personal care role. You will not be expected to provide personal care or medical support to residents. Your focus will be on catering and cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our residents.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, reliable, and approachable.
• Happy to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work well as part of a team but also confident working independently.
• Flexible and willing to support either catering or cleaning tasks.
• Comfortable interacting with residents in a positive and respectful way.

No previous experience is required, just a willingness to learn and a commitment to high standards.

What’s in it for you?

In return for your commitment, you will enjoy:

• £13.45 per hour.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Part-time hours with opportunities to pick up extra shifts.
• Daytime-only working hours (lunchtime service).
• Regular weekends off for a healthy work-life balance.
• Paid travel expenses where applicable.

Who are Wales & West Housing Group (WWHG)?

We are one of the leading housing providers in Wales; providing affordable homes and services to more than 24,000 residents in over 12,500 properties across Wales. We formed a Group company in 2011, to include Cambria Maintenance Ltd. We employ over 450 staff at WWH and over 190 staff in Cambria, making us a major Welsh employer.

We are proud to be a multi award-winning organisation, recognised as a 3* World Class Best Company and Investors In People Platinum - the first in Wales. Find out more about us on our website.

Want to find out more?

Why not arrange an informal conversation with Christopher Carton on [e-mail].

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check due to the nature of the role.

Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Assessment date: TBC

Candidates searching for roles such as Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Assistant, Dining Assistant, Domestic Assistant, Cleaner, Housekeeping Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Communal Area Cleaner, or General Assistant (Care Setting) may find this opportunity a great fit.