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 to lead and manage the catering department in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and well-presented meals for residents, staff, and visitors.

The Head Chef is responsible for ensuring that all catering operations comply with food safety, health and safety, and regulatory standards.

The post holder will provide strong leadership, inspire a positive kitchen culture, and ensure that the catering service is cost-effective, person-centred, and responsive to the individual needs and preferences of residents.

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.

Interview date: Monday 8 December 2025

Main Duties:

Regulation and Legislation

• Ensure all food safety documentation and records are completed accurately and up to date.
• Ensure the catering service meets regulatory and organisational requirements, including CQC expectations, infection control, and health and safety policies.
• Maintain all staff mandatory training, including food safety, COSHH, and infection control.
• Undertake internal audits and implement any corrective actions promptly.

Operational Standards

• Ensure that the catering department has a 4-week rota in place, ensuring leave and sickness is covered.
• Create nutritious, well-balanced 4-week cycle menus, which reflect the Trust’s standard of using fresh, quality and seasonal produce and are within the budget set for the care facility.
• Consult Residents and Clinical Staff when developing menus ensuring that all dietary requirements are catered for within a food forum.
• Review menus quarterly, in line with seasonal changes.
• Prepare, cook and present meals attractively. Ensure that the majority of the menu is home cooked with minimal use of convenience foods.
• Ensure that home baked biscuits and cakes are provided daily, with healthy options.
• Ensure that modified meals and snacks are provided in line with operational procedures and IDDSI guidelines.
• Ensure dining rooms and tray service is in line with operational standards.
• Provide a breakfast service to our Residents in line with their requests.
• Serve food to Residents in dining rooms at lunch and supper times ensuring a rotation of catering staff between communities of the care facility.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date folder and chart of Residents likes and dislikes, ensuring all catering staff are aware of our Residents’ needs. Fortify meals for those nutritionally at risk.
• Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the main and satellite kitchens, monitor these areas and audit. Providing feedback to the teams on findings and improvements to be made.
• Ensure that stock levels within the catering department are adequate, rotated, used effectively and secured at all times. Avoid unnecessary wastage and deterioration of food.
• Ensure equipment is used appropriately. Report defects and withdraw from use immediately.
• To provide high quality catering for external companies booking events at the Trust, including parties, celebration events etc.

Leadership and Management

• Lead the catering team to deliver a safe, efficient, and resident-focused catering service.
• Plan staff rotas to ensure full coverage, managing leave and sickness effectively while minimising agency use.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and appraise catering staff to maintain high performance and motivation.
• Promote a culture of respect, creativity, and continuous improvement within the kitchen team.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, care, and facilities teams to ensure nutritional needs and dietary requirements are fully met.
• Attend occasional SMT meeting when invited to discuss catering plans and objectives.

Resident Engagement and Quality

• Engage with residents daily to gather feedback on meals and make improvements as needed.
• Attend resident meetings and food forums to promote choice, satisfaction, and inclusion in menu planning.
• Support residents with specific dietary needs to ensure meals are fortified or adapted as required.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive dining experience that enhances residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.

Financial and Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage the catering budget efficiently, ensuring all purchases deliver value for money.
• Order all food and catering supplies through approved suppliers and maintain accurate financial records.
• Provide finance with copies of all expenditure, invoices, and receipts promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Ensure waste is kept to a minimum and recorded daily.
• To ensure staffing costs are in line with the budget and no unnecessary costs are incurred from agency use and unplanned overtime.

Benefits 

• Shift flexibility within our rolling rota
• Free 24/7 employee counselling support
• Westfield Heath medical insurance after 6-month probationary period
• Westfield Health cash-back scheme after 6-month probationary period probationary period
• Free life insurance
• Contributory pension scheme after 3 months
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform top provided, but you must provide black trousers and black suitable shoes.

Working Conditions

• Part time or full time of 40 hours per week.
• Open to 3/4/5 days per week over 7-day week.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including hands-on support during staff shortages or special events.
• Attend evening or weekend functions as required to support the home’s activities and hospitality.
• The post holder must be willing and able to work regular weekends as part of the rota.

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.

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.

The Chaseley Trust is a Charity owned specialist Nursing Home, located in a lovely seafront position in Eastbourne. We are currently recruiting a HR Administrator.

The successful candidate will support the efficient and responsive HR service to prospective and existing employees of the The Chaseley Trust. You will be the first point of contact for the HR Department and, as such will be expected to maintain high standards of courtesy, discretion, and confidentiality at all times. You will be the administrative lead on all aspects of HR work with responsibility for Recruitment and Selection, Pre-Employment Clearances and Onboarding of all new employees across the group, alongside other HR and payroll administrative duties.

The Chaseley Trust is a Charity owned specialist Nursing Home, located in a lovely seafront position in Eastbourne. We are currently recruiting a HR Administrator.

The successful candidate will support the efficient and responsive HR service to prospective and existing employees of the The Chaseley Trust. You will be the first point of contact for the HR Department and, as such will be expected to maintain high standards of courtesy, discretion, and confidentiality at all times. You will be the administrative lead on all aspects of HR work with responsibility for Recruitment and Selection, Pre-Employment Clearances and Onboarding of all new employees across the group, alongside other HR and payroll administrative duties.

Main Duties:

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Providing administrative support for all aspects of recruitment including maintaining accurate and updated Job Descriptions to support the high level of recruitment activities across the Trust, posting vacancies online and supporting managers with interviews
• Providing administrative support for all pre-employment clearances, in accordance with established procedures to ensure compliance with CQC requirements, including DBS/Right to Work in UK/Professional Registration and Qualifications Checks
• Responsible for the verification of identification documents of new employees and for processing their DBS clearances
• Draft and send conditional offer letters of employment to successful candidates and all other documentation
• Organising Departmental Induction for new employees, including ID, uniforms, access to IT Systems
• Support new employees to access email, policy platforms and mandatory e-learning
• Provide Payroll and Rota with relevant information
• To lead on the day to day administration for employee’s uniforms, to include but not limited to ordering, stock control, financial administration, seeking support as required from the wider team

Human Resource Administration

• Carry out general administration tasks for the HR Department and payroll, as required
• Schedule meetings and send out invites to relevant parties.
• Provide administrative support at meetings as required by taking and producing minutes to the highest standards and ensuring they provide a true reflection of the meeting
• Support HR colleagues and managers in the provision of employee training and development as requested
• Respond to reference requests for current or ex-employees and volunteers,
• Ensure all HR Systems are up to date, and copies of all documents are filed electronically
• Issue Annual Employee Declaration and log all responses
• Ensure DBS reminders are sent to employees to instruct them to complete their 3 yearly DBS updates, in accordance with The Chaseley Trust procedures
• Maintain up to date DBS records for employees to ensure The Chaseley Trust maintains its CQC compliance
• Ensure records of Right to Work checks are up to date to ensure continued compliance
• To provide a proactive and professional HR customer service to managers and staff in person, via email or other written correspondence and over the phone
• Ensure that employee data is captured in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner and that integrity is maintained through regular audit reporting
• Record all absences to maintain an accurate history and calculate the Bradford Factor
• Issue and chase-up Return to Work in UK paperwork following all sickness-related absences
• To manage multiple mailboxes, ensuring emails are responded to in a professional and timely manner, and be an active member of the HR team phone line
• Maintain an accurate record of staff changes and leavers
• Produce organisation charts and flow charts showing responsibilities as required

Probation and Appraisals

• Support managers in ensuring that all probationary clearances are completed within the time specified
• Ensure that all returned probationary clearances and appraisals are electronically record onto the relevant HR System.
• Notify the Head of HR of any employee who has not had their annual appraisal completed and support in completing
• Support line managers and supervisors to ensure that supervisions are completed and timely and are updated on the matrix

HR Systems

• Be the primary contact for queries on the HR system for employees queries and training provisions
• Always ensure accuracy and data protection compliance on the above systems and records
• Ensure that all new employees’ details are recorded on the HR Systems as required
• Ensure that all new employees’ personnel files are stored electronically and maintained in accordance with procedures to meet regulatory requirements
• To support periodic auditing of records and employee information
• To identify continuous improvement opportunities

Education and Training Responsibilities

• To support the administrative processes for induction, training and development
• Monitor completion of e-learning and other mandatory training and chase non-compliance
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on training compliance and other statistical analysis
• To support the development and delivery of training

General

• To assist with completing Reception duties where appropriate
• To work flexibly within the team, assisting with phone enquiries, general filing and typing of correspondence on a daily basis
• Maintain all confidential information appropriately
• Handle requests effectively with advice and assistance within the scope of the role or referring them to colleagues appropriately
• To participate in team meetings and other activities involving all staff within the Human Resources Department
• To contribute actively to quality improvements and the development of the Human Resources customer service experience
• To provide mutual support to other staff in the department for project work as required during busy periods
• Promote the business of the Chaseley Trust in a professional manner ensuring an open and welcoming approach is adopted and that good customer care is exercised at all times
• To abide by all policies and procedures
• Complete all mandatory training
• Participate in Performance & Development Reviews and Supervision meetings
• Any other duties as required by management

Benefits include:-

• 5.6 weeks annual leave per year to include bank holidays
• Westfield Heath medical insurance after 6-month probationary period
• Westfield Health cash-back scheme after 6-month probationary period probationary period
• 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:

• 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday 8.30am-4.30pm (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 any further.

Final Statement

Please note, irrespective of the post held, and at all times you are responsible for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues, Residents and visitors.

This job description will be agreed between the jobholder and the officer to whom he/she is accountable.

It is a reflection of the present position and will be subject to review and alteration in the event of any future development within the Chaseley Trust. It will be used as the basis for the determination of objectives.