Location
Balfron
Contract
Full Time
Role Type
Permanent
Working hours per week
35
Salary
£23,023 based on 35 hours per week
Closing Date
Friday 27 March 2026
Role
Housekeeper / Cook — Permanent | 35 hours per week
Location
Balfron, G63 Scotland
Hours/rota
Monday to Friday, 10am or 11am start to 5pm or 6pm
Salary
£23,023 based on 35 hours per week
Extraordinary Days Every Day
About Spark Of Genius
For over 25 years, Spark of Genius has supported children and young people with additional needs, creating safe, inclusive environments where they can thrive, we call it Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About The Role
We’re looking for a caring and well‑organised Housekeeper/Cook to join our children’s residential home. You’ll help create a warm, welcoming setting by maintaining high cleaning standards and preparing nutritious meals that support children’s health and wellbeing.
New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.
What You’ll Do
Cooking
- Prepare and cook balanced meals and snacks, tailored to individual dietary needs and allergies
- Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Safely store, label and rotate food in line with regulations
- Plan menus within agreed budgets
- Record temperatures and complete kitchen log sheets
- Prepare buffets or meals at short notice when needed
Housekeeping
- Clean bedrooms and shared areas to a high standard
- Follow routines, policies and infection‑control procedures
- Safely store hazardous materials (COSHH)
- Keep bathrooms stocked and spotless
- Report maintenance issues promptly
- Carry out occasional deep cleans when required
About You
- Experience in a catering or housekeeping environment.
- Knowledge of food hygiene (Level 2 desirable).
- Good communication skills and a team‑focused approach.
- Flexible, organised and reliable.
- Understanding of health & safety in kitchens and residential settings.
Why join us
- £500 Welcome Bonus after probation.
- Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn up to £1,000.
- Free meals on shift and free onsite parking.
- Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S and more).
- Company pension and staff recognition awards.
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check.
- 24/7 helpline and hardship support via the CareTech Foundation.
Safeguarding
CareTech is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and satisfactory references covering the past two years and all roles involving vulnerable groups.
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