General Assistant

Role: General Housing Assistant - Domestic

Location: Cowes, IOW

Contract: Perm, 6 hrs p/w

The Abbeyfield Society are a national charity helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people by providing companionship in our supported housing accommodation, retirement apartments and care homes.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who would be interested in joining our organisation, to support our Sheltered Housing property in Cowes, IOW. If you are looking for a rewarding role to fit around you, Abbeyfield would love for you to join us.

You can never underestimate the power a friendly face and a home cooked meal has on someone’s day. This is a varied role, with resident wellbeing at the forefront of what we do.

The Main Tasks Of a General Housing Assistant Include

• To clean and maintain communal areas within the service, including cleaning surfaces and vacuuming and dusting
• To have an understanding and comply with all COSHH regulations. Working within the relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Ensuring appropriate recording and audits required are prioritised
• Reporting any maintenance issues immediately to relevant parties
• To be responsible for cleaning equipment stock,including replenishing and security
• To support with preparation and serving of food
• To attend regular staff meetings and training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development
  
  

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:

• Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service, plus public holidays.
• Growth & Development: Comprehensive induction and career development opportunities.
• Competitive Pay: Benchmark-based and with progression opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash support, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym membership.
• Financial Rewards: £500 refer-a-friend scheme, life assurance, and company pension.
• Exclusive Discounts: BenefitHub and Blue Light Card discounts for social care sector workers.
• Additional Perks: Occupational sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
  
  

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a Standard 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.

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