Ready to make a real impact while working somewhere genuinely different?
At Burdon Grange, we’re not your typical care home—we’re a warm, lively, forward-thinking community supporting adults (from 18 onwards) living with neurological conditions, physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Every resident has their own unique personality, sense of humour and goals, and we work as a team to help them reach their fullest potential.
Nestled in beautiful Highampton, Beaworthy, our home is filled with energy, compassion, and a brilliant multidisciplinary team—including carers, hydration assistants, physiotherapists, nurses, domestics, and an activity team—who all work together to enhance the everyday lives of our residents.
You don’t need any formal qualifications or previous experience—just genuine warmth and a desire to make a positive difference to someone who relies on you. Whatever your background, our training and support will help you build and grow your skills. With flexible working options available, you can fit the role around your life.
What You’ll Be Doing…
We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Nutrition, Hydration & Kitchen Assistant to join our team. This varied role combines kitchen support with resident-focused nutrition and hydration assistance, helping to ensure our residents enjoy safe, nutritious meals and maintain healthy hydration throughout the day. The successful candidate will play an important part in creating a positive dining experience while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and care.
Your responsibilities:
- Provide regular drinks and encourage hydration.
- Support hydration rounds and monitor intake.
- Assist residents at mealtimes, promoting independence.
- Support eating, drinking and specialist dining aids.
- Follow care plans, dietary needs and preferences.
- Report hydration, nutrition, swallowing or wellbeing concerns.
- Assist with basic food preparation and plating.
- Support safe, efficient meal service.
- Clear dining areas and help clean after meals.
- Help create a welcoming dining experience.
- Follow hygiene, infection control, and health and safety procedures.
- Keep kitchen and dining areas clean.
- Use PPE and handle and store food safely.
- Be alert to allergies, modified diets and choking risks.
- Report hazards, incidents or concerns promptly.
- Assist with stock rotation, storage and deliveries.
- Work closely with care, kitchen and domestic teams.
- Share residents' dietary needs and preferences clearly.
- Support daily tasks for the Kitchen Manager and Nutrition & Hydration Lead.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Caring, positive and professional attitude.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of the importance of nutrition, hydration and hygiene.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
- Willingness to learn and develop within a care setting.
Desirable
- Experience in catering, hospitality, care or support work.
- Food hygiene knowledge.
- Experience supporting people during mealtimes.
- Awareness of dysphagia, texture-modified diets, allergies and diabetes.
- Previous experience in a care home or healthcare environment.
What We Offer…
- Enhanced DBS check (required)
- Workplace Health & Wellbeing Support
- Mandatory training including safeguarding, infection control and health & safety.
- Food hygiene training.
- Training in hydration, nutrition and dysphagia awareness.
- On-the-job training and supervision.
- Ongoing development and participation in team meetings.
- 28 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Paid breaks
- Free uniform
- Free on-site parking
Why Burdon Grange?
Because here, you’re not just “doing a job”—you’re joining a community where your skills, compassion and personality genuinely matter. We celebrate individuality, encourage growth, and work together to make every day meaningful for both residents and staff.
If you feel you have something special to offer our inspiring residents, we’d love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person - Please note due to our rural location, access to your own car is essential.
Work Authorisation: UK (required)
Strictly No Agencies
Please note; we are unable to offer sponsorship
This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity.
Internal Applications:
All internal applicants submit their application either through Indeed and complete the relevant pre-screening questions or by sending your CV by email to [email protected].
Pay: £12.75-£13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Beaworthy EX21: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
