General Assistant - Domestic

Abbeyfield; Cambridge; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Abbeyfield is seeking a General Assistant - Domestic to join their Girton Independent Living team. This part-time role involves cleaning, managing supplies, and assisting with food preparation, aimed at enhancing the lives of older residents. Candidates should have a cheerful demeanor and a good understanding of the needs of older people.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing to 28 days after 5 years

Career development opportunities

Medicash support and Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

£500 refer-a-friend scheme

Occupational sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Dedicated individual with a cheerful and friendly attitude.
• Good understanding of the needs of older people.
• Proactive, organized, and proud of delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of self-contained flats, communal areas, and offices.
• Managing and replenishing cleaning supplies.
• Assisting with food preparation and serving.

Skills

Cheerful attitude

Understanding of older people's needs

Proactive and organized

Job description

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Base pay range

Role: General Assistant - Domestic

Location: Girton

Hourly Rate: £12.21

Contract: 20 hrs p/w

Work Pattern: Tuesday - Friday 09:30-14:30

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to tackling housing challenges and ensuring that older people have a place to call home within a caring community, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Girton Independent Living team. If you’re seeking a rewarding role that makes a genuine difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

As a General Housing Assistant, your main responsibilities will include:

• This varied role will include cleaning of the self-contained flats, the communal areas and offices.
• Managing and replenishing cleaning supplies and ensuring equipment is secure.
• Reporting maintenance issues promptly.
• Complying with COSHH regulations and maintaining records as required.
• Assisting with food preparation and serving.
• Attending staff meetings and training sessions for ongoing development.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a dedicated individual with the following qualities:

• A cheerful and friendly attitude.
• A good understanding of the needs of older people.
• Proactive, organised, and proud of delivering high-quality work.
  
  

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.
  
  

You can find out more about what makes working for Abbeyfield great using the link below

Rewards and benefits of working at Abbeyfield | Careers at Abbeyfield

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.

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