General Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2025 |
| Location: | Stockport, High Lane |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Abbeyfield Living Society |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 787 |
Summary
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.
Role: General Assistant Domestic
Location: Dovedale Cl, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8DU
Pay rate: £12.21
Hours: 16 hrs p/w Week 1 Tues, Wed, Week 2 Wed, Thurs, Week 3 Sat, Sun
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 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
Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
Claim back healthcare expenses 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
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.
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.
Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.
Role: General Assistant Domestic
Location: Dovedale Cl, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8DU
Pay rate: £12.21
Hours: 16 hrs p/w Week 1 Tues, Wed, Week 2 Wed, Thurs, Week 3 Sat, Sun
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 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
Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
Claim back healthcare expenses 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
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.
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.