General Assistant in Preston

Role: General Assistant

Location: Garstang

Pay rate: £12.21

Hours: Sat – Sun 2 hours per day 11am – 1pm

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

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure communal areas are clean and tidy
• Assist with meal preparation and serving
• Ensure food stores are 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
• Comprehensive induction
• Overtime pay available via Dayforce Wallet, with instant access to extra pay
• Healthcare expenses reimbursement with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Blue Light Card discounts where applicable

Please note: this role requires 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.