General Assistant - Housekeeper

Abbeyfield; Essex; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbeyfield is seeking a General Assistant to join our team at Halcyon House in Formby. This role involves maintaining a clean environment, assisting with meal prep, and ensuring residents enjoy a tidy home. We're looking for compassionate individuals who have high standards and a natural calling to care. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those new to the care sector.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Life Assurance

Pay progression within role

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• No experience needed, training provided.
• Must have high standards and a natural calling to care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and tidy environment for residents.
• Assist with meal preparation and welcome visitors.
• Follow cleaning schedules set by management.

Skills

High Standards

Compassion

Job description

Halcyon House, 55 Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU, UK Req #563

14 May 2025

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 exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: General Assistant (Housekeeper and Domestic)
Pay: 12.21 p/h
Location: Halcyon House, 55 Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU Hours: 22 Hours a week and alternative weekends.
Shift Times: 7:30am - 1pm

• As one of our valued general assistants, you’re at the front line of care. We’re passionate about creating a lovely environment for our residents to enjoy. So you’ll help us keep our Home clean and tidy for our residents, assist with meal preparation, and welcome our many visitors.
• Every resident should enjoy a tidy and well maintained environment, clean laundry, and carefully support the Kitchen staff inpreparingmeals, presented to the highest standard.
• You may work within the cleaning and housekeeping schedules as set by the Home Manager or Housekeeper.
• This varied role may include cleaning of the residents’ bedrooms, self-contained flats, the communal areas and offices.
• You may also assist in providing healthy and nutritious food for our residents. By keeping all kitchen and store areas clean, and following all hygienic practices you help protect our residents and keep them safe.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays (Pro Rata)
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

• Do you have high standards and like things to be neat and tidy? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield! Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking for a new career, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of general assistants.
• Don’t worry if you have no experience - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have have high standards, and a natural calling to care!

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced 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.

• Halcyon House, 55 Cable St, Formby, Liverpool L37 3LU, UK