General Assistant

Abbeyfield Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a General Assistant in Sunderland to maintain cleanliness and assist with meal preparation. The role offers training for effective service in a caring environment, competitive pay, and up to 31 days of paid leave. Join the team and make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Up to 31 days paid leave

Life Assurance

Learning and career development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, training provided.
• Ability to maintain neat and tidy environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and serving.
• Maintain cleanliness in communal areas and kitchens.
• Support kitchen staff with food presentation.

Skills

High standards of cleanliness

Compassionate care

Job description

Dene St, Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1EB, UK

Job Description

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

Role Details

Role: General Assistant - Kitchen
Pay:12.21p/h
Location:Silksworth, Sunderland
Hours: 20 Hours a week
Shift Times: 11.30am – 5pm. Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Week 2: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

The Role of Kitchen Assistant

• As one of our valued Kitchen 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.
• Support the Kitchen staff in preparing meals, presented to the highest standard.
• 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)
• 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 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.

Dene St, Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1EB, UK