The Opportunity
Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a difference in peoples daily lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team as an Extra Care Catering Assistant/Cleaner at Llys Glan Yr Afon Extra Care Scheme in Newtown .
This dual-role opportunity gives you the chance to work as a Part-time Catering Assistant or Cleaner , depending on the needs of the scheme.
The main part of this role is working 12 hours per week (2 days per week) as a Catering Assistant. There will also be opportunities to pick up extra shifts in both our Catering and Cleaning teams to cover annual leave, sickness and busy periods. This means additional hours may be available for those who want them, including some weekend work.
What will you be doing?
Depending on which role you are working in, your duties will include:
As a Catering Assistant:
Serving residents meals
Helping with setting up and clearing the dining area.
Supporting residents with meal choices and ensuring a welcoming dining experience.
Helping in the kitchen with small prep jobs such as peeling and chopping vegetables, and making sandwiches.
Helping to keep the kitchen area and restaurant area clean and tidy
Following food hygiene and safety standards.
As a Cleaner:
Carrying out routine cleaning of communal areas such as lounges, dining rooms, and bathrooms there is no cleaning of residents rooms required for this role.
Following cleaning schedules and infection control procedures.
Ensuring a safe, tidy, and pleasant environment for residents and visitors.
This is not a personal care role. You will not be expected to provide personal care or medical support to residents. Your focus will be on catering and cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our residents.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is:
Friendly, reliable, and approachable.
Happy to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to work well as part of a team but also confident working independently.
Flexible and willing to support either catering or cleaning tasks.
Comfortable interacting with residents in a positive and respectful way.
No previous experience is required, just a willingness to learn and a commitment to high standards.
Whats in it for you?
In return for your commitment, you will enjoy:
£13.45 per hour.
Regular daytime working hours.
No evening shifts.
Opportunity to increase hours through holiday and sickness cover.
Weekend shifts available for those looking to earn extra hours.
A supportive and welcoming team environment.
The opportunity to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives.
Who are Wales & West Housing Group (WWHG)?
We are one of the leading housing providers in Wales; providing affordable homes and services to more than 24,000 residents in over 12,500 properties across Wales. We formed a Group company in 2011, to include Cambria Maintenance Ltd. We employ over 450 staff at WWH and over 190 staff in Cambria, making us a major Welsh employer.
Want to find out more?
Why not arrange an informal conversation with Christopher Carton, Extra Care Manager
[email protected] / 07479925107
Apply now
Applying is easy, just click the blue button below and upload your full CV.
If you require any more information about how to apply for this role, please speak to the Recruitment team at
[email protected]
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check due to the nature of the role.
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as received
Assessment date: TBC
Candidates searching for roles such as Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Assistant, Dining Assistant, Domestic Assistant, Cleaner, Housekeeping Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Communal Area Cleaner, or General Assistant (Care Setting) may find this opportunity a great fit.
