General Assistant Kitchen

Abbeyfield Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of housing and care in the UK seeks a General Housing Assistant to support our Independent Living property. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness, assisting with meals, and promoting resident wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have a cheerful demeanor and understand the needs of older people. The role offers benefits such as paid leave, healthcare claims, and career development opportunities. Join our compassionate team where your support truly matters.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Instant access to overtime pay via Dayforce Wallet

Healthcare expense claims with Medicash

Life assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a cheerful and friendly demeanor.
• Must understand the needs of older individuals.
• Proactive and organized, taking pride in their work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure communal areas are clean and tidy.
• Assist with meal preparation and serving.
• Maintain food stores with stock rotation.
• Promote the wellbeing of residents.
• Opportunity to cook/bake on occasion.

Skills

Cheerful and friendly demeanour

Understanding the needs of older people

Proactive and organized

Job description

Posted Monday 12 January 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Friday 6 February 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.

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 Assistantwill 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 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.