General Assistant

Abbeyfield Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Nottingham seeks a General Assistant to support independent living. The ideal candidate will help maintain cleanliness, assist in meal preparation, and promote the wellbeing of residents. The role requires eligibility to work in the UK, good interpersonal skills, and an understanding of the needs of older people. Benefits include 31 days of paid leave, healthcare expense claims, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata

Dayforce Wallet for instant access to pay

Claim back healthcare expenses

Life Assurance

Pay progression based on skills

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Menopause-friendly workplace initiatives

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure cleanliness in communal areas.
• Experience in assisting with meal preparation and serving.
• Familiarity with food storage and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and tidy communal areas.
• Assist in food preparation and meal serving.
• Promote the wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Cheerful and friendly demeanour

Understanding the needs of older people

Proactive and organised

Job description

Posted Thursday 18 December 2025 at 01:00 | Expires Saturday 10 January 2026 at 00:59

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
Location: Nottingham NG14
Pay rate: £12.21
Hours: 16 Hours per week

This is a brilliant opportunity for people who would be interested in joining our organisation, to support our Independent Living property.

About the Role

This is a varied role; the main tasks of a General Housing Assistant include:

• Ensure communal areas are clean and tidy
• Assist with meal preparation and serving
• Ensuring food stores and maintained with stock rotation
• Promote wellbeing of residents
• Opportunity to cook/bake on occasion to cover Cook (to be discussed further at interview)

Our ideal candidate for General Housing Assistant will have the following qualities

• A cheerful and friendly demeanour
• Understand 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:
• Up to 31 days paid leave pro rata, including bank/public holidays
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, no waiting until payday.
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

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