The Chaseley Trust is dedicated to supporting individuals with diverse neurological impairments at our stunning seafront location in Eastbourne.

We are looking for dedicated and passionate people to join our team who want to make a difference to the lives of the residents they work with by empowering their independence and dignity.

Are you looking to work in a dynamic role that not only gives you job satisfaction, where every day presents a new challenge, but also offers comprehensive training, support and a clear route to progression? If so, why not visit our website for more information please visit our ‘About’ page.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to support our team and to make a difference to the residents they work with.

The purpose of the role is to ensure that Residents needs are met in all aspects of hotel services and in house laundry and to ensure that their living areas and all public and staff areas are kept clean and tidy.

Main Duties:

Regulation and Legislation

• Ensure Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is adhered to.
• COSHH safety data sheets are read and understood.
• Ensure personal mandatory training and associated Risk Assessments are up to date.

Operational Standards

• Ensure that the care facility is presented to the highest possible standards. All areas of the home are cleaned as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor and Senior Nursing Staff in the absence of the former.
• Ensure that all areas are kept clean and tidy in accordance with agreed standards.
• Be aware of Health & Safety issues at all times and action and / or report incidents in a timely fashion.
• Operate washing, drying and ironing facilities safely in accordance with the specified procedures in conjunction with all Health & Safety requirements.
• Ensure all areas have an adequate supply of linen.
• Transport clean / dirty linen between each laundry cycle and fold and pack finished linen to meet the needs of the Service User.
• Keep working areas clean and accessible.

General

• Adhere to the local safeguarding policy and follow the Duty of Candour requirements
• Ensure your team participates in resident of the day duties as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Work hands on alongside team members when staff shortages occur, irrespective of shift patterns or days of the week

Benefits include:-

• Free life insurance
• Contributory pension scheme after 3 months
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Free 24/7 Employee advise and counselling
• Subsidised staff meals
• Free meal days and the occasional treat.

Hours of work:

• Shifts are normally 7am to 3pm or 12pm to 8pm over a seven day week. (to include an unpaid 30 minute break)

Safeguarding

Chaseley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, employees and volunteers. All offers of employment with the trust are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS. Please note that under the GDPR, by making your application, you are consenting to Chaseley Trust processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of the application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Chaseley Trust to process your application basis for the determination of objectives.

Final Statement

If you have relevant experience and think this job sounds right for you then we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must be over 18 and will be required to apply and pay for an enhanced DBS Check.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.

This job description reflects the current main organisational priorities for the position. These priorities may develop and change in consultation with the post holder in line with needs and priorities of the business.

The Chaseley Trust is dedicated to supporting individuals with diverse neurological impairments at our stunning seafront location in Eastbourne.

We are looking for dedicated and passionate people to join our team who want to make a difference to the lives of the residents they work with by empowering their independence and dignity.

Are you looking to work in a dynamic role that not only gives you job satisfaction, where every day presents a new challenge, but also offers comprehensive training, support and a clear route to progression? If so, why not visit our website for more information please visit our ‘About’ page.

Reporting to the Chef Manager the Kitchen Assistant is responsible for supporting the catering team to provide high quality of food service within the home.

Main Duties:

• Support the Chef Manager to ensure the catering services are of the highest standard and quality.
• Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks
• Cleaning the entire kitchen after supper to ensure it is ready for the next day
• Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators
• Washing dirty dishes, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher
• Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
• Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
• Ensure that all crockery, cutlery and glasses/beakers/mugs are clean, well maintained and stored correctly in the dining room.
• Ensure that the cleaning schedules are maintained according to company policies and procedures.
• Receiving deliveries and organising them in the kitchen
• Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items.
• Providing assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed
• Clean, check and replenish, if required, juice dispensers for lunch and supper.
• Prepare fresh tea and coffee and replenish milk for the dining room for lunch and supper.

Health and Safety

• Ensure Health & Safety within the services team, residents and visitors meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual and Health and Safety Manual.
• Attend all Health and Safety, food hygiene and COSSH training updates as required by the company to ensure that safe practices are adhered to at all times.
• Have a good working knowledge of safe storage and use of chemicals.
• Ensure regulations and compliance are met and adhered to.
• Ensure equipment and environment is safe within the kitchen and home.
• You will be required for this role to potentially lift heavy objects using the correct methods of manual handling.

General

This job description reflects the current main organisational priorities for the position. These priorities may develop and change in consultation with the post holder in line with needs and priorities of the business.

Benefits include:-

• Free life insurance
• Contributory pension scheme after 3 months
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Free 24/7 Employee advise and counselling
• Subsidised staff meals
• Free meal days and the occasional treat.

Hours of work:

• Shifts are normally 6am to 2pm or 10am to 6:30pm over a seven day week. (to include an unpaid 30 minute break)

Safeguarding

Chaseley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, employees and volunteers. All offers of employment with the trust are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS. Please note that under the GDPR, by making your application, you are consenting to Chaseley Trust processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of the application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Chaseley Trust to process your application basis for the determination of objectives.

Final Statement

If you have relevant experience and think this job sounds right for you then we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must be over 18 and will be required to apply and pay for an enhanced DBS Check.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.

This job description reflects the current main organisational priorities for the position. These priorities may develop and change in consultation with the post holder in line with needs and priorities of the business.