Job Introduction
Job Title: Kitchen domestic assistant
Salary: £15,922 per annum
23 Hours per Week
Location: Howbury House
Team: Howbury House
Permanent / Fixed Term Contract
Howbury House provides long term residential accommodation and support for 32 individuals. We are registered with CQC to provide personal care to people, some of whom maybe living with dementia or are neurodivergent.
We are an established team of dedicated staff and are very proud of the work we do and are looking for caring people to share our commitment to provide the best care for our residents.
The successful applicant must be able to assist the cook in the preparation of hot meals, cold meals, snacks, and to prepare simple meals in the cooks’ absence. To provide a satisfactory service of food to service users and staff. An awareness of the rights and needs of older adults and experience of work as part of a team is essential. You will need to have the ability to undertake the general cleaning of kitchen equipment and premises and to wash up utensils and crockery and the ability to read, weigh and measure ingredients.
To comply with the Statutory Regulations contained in the Health and Safety at Work Act, ensuring that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen and related areas.
Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage
Some of these offers include:
- Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
- Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 17th November 26
Anticipated Interview Date: to be agreed
