Waking Night Support Worker – Make Every Day Matter!
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: £13.20 per hour, plus benefits
Hours: Up to 40hrs per week, Guaranteed – stability you can count on
Driving Licence: Manual UK licence required
Visa Sponsorships: Not available
What’s In It For You?
- Guaranteed hours – because your time is valuable
- Paid training & career development – grow with us
- Supportive team vibes – we’ve got your back
- Wagestream – access your earnings instantly, stay in control
What You’ll Need
- Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
- Previous experience in a care/support setting
- A valid manual UK driving licence
- The legal right to live and work in the UK
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting daily routines – from bed time support to morning routine
- Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing
- Contributing to tailored support plans
- Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference
- Keeping accurate support notes – every detail matters
Who You’ll Be Supporting
Join Our Amazing Team at Surrey Views!
Surrey Views is a vibrant residential home where adults with learning disabilities, autism, and sight loss are empowered to live life their way. We celebrate individuality, encourage choices, and make every day meaningful.
Our community is active and full of life—whether it’s exploring Leatherhead Town Centre, enjoying music lessons, getting creative with arts and crafts, or tending to the garden.
If you’re looking for a role that’s rewarding, fun, and packed with new experiences, we’d love to hear from you!
Come and make a real difference—apply today!
You’ll be making a real impact with people who have:
- Physical disabilities
- Epilepsy
- Mental health
- Autism and learning disabilities
- Visual impairments
If you’re compassionate, resilient, and ready to learn, this is your moment. It’s hands-on, it’s heart-led, and yes — it’s brilliant.
For further details about Surrey Views and the Support Worker job profile, please click the links provided below:
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If you’re looking for a role where you don’t just work — you thrive, hit that apply button and let’s make a difference together.
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Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Comprehensive Training: Start with an extensive induction and continue developing your skills with face-to-face training, e-learning, and ongoing support.
- Career Progression: We support your ambitions, offering opportunities to achieve professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5).
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 28 days of holiday, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Access to the Wage stream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing. Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Breakfast Club for the next three months (Free breakfast at the home), access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
- Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Workers only).
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer ...
Are you someone who finds purpose in supporting others, especially when the world is quiet? Mencap are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Norwich, providing vital care to individuals.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and respected. You’ll assist with evening routines, respond to any overnight needs, and help maintain a calm and reassuring environment. Your presence will bring peace of mind, whether it's offering personal care, completing safety checks, or simply being there with a listening ear.
We’re looking for someone who is reliable and caring. You don’t need previous experience in care, as we provide full training, but a genuine interest in supporting people is essential. If you’re the type of person who enjoys working independently and wants to make a real difference, this could be the perfect role for you.
Working at Mencap means being part of something bigger. You'll be joining a passionate team and a well-respected charity that believes in equality, inclusion, and supporting people to live the lives they choose. In return, we offer a meaningful career with full training, ongoing development, and a supportive environment where your work is genuinely valued.
Apply today and be part of a team that puts people first—every hour of the day and night.
We have 1x 30 hour position available and shifts will run from 10pm-7am varying across 7 days a week.
Job ID 35344
Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
- Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
- Financial Benefits: Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
- Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Worker only)
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Free Breakfast Club: Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast at our home, available every morning (January to March). It’s a great way to fuel up, connect with colleagues, and make mornings more enjoyable
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
Waking Night Support Worker – Uckfield
Fitzroy services in Uckfield support adults with learning disabilities. You will be joining an established and caring team of support workers and managers, working in a fast paced environment with lot’s going on! The people we support love partaking in activities, such as day services, social outings, fundraising and visits to the local pub! You will play a vital role in ensuring that our residents have access to the activities that they choose to join in with.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy.
- Waking Night: £12.93 per hour weekdays and £14.22 weekends.
- Part Time, 30 hours per week.
- Currently offering + £2.50 for overtime shifts. (over 37.5 hours per week)
- Time and a half or double time for public holidays.
- 30 days holiday when you start..
We’re hiring Support Workers
As a support worker, you’ll wake up every day feeling good about your work. Even without previous care experience, as long as you have the right values we’ll train and support you to be confident in delivering care and support to transform lives for people with disabilities.
What does a Support Worker do?
A support worker’s day is varied and rewarding. You will:
- Support everyone differently to their individual needs.
- Light household duties.
- Support and encourage with personal care, such as showers and baths.
Support Worker Hours
Ten hour shifts, Weekend working is essential, when you work the weekend you will have days off in the week.
Cook
Cook
Location:Brockworth
Pay rate: £13.17ph Monday-Friday, £14.17ph weekends
Contracted hours:36 hours per week
Shift pattern: 7am-4pm
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
Located in the centre of Brockworth, an attractive and quiet village just a few miles east of Gloucester, is Millbrook Lodge. The home offers high-quality, compassionate and person centered residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for 80 residents in comfortable and friendly surroundings.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A workplace pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
Cook
Job Introduction
At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance misuse problems. As a Cook, you’ll provide catering services to help each and everyone of our service users. Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life too, as you make this role your own as part of a hard-working and friendly team.
Role Responsibility
To proactively deliver a high quality/person centred catering services that meets the needs of the service users by: -
- Promoting peoples’ rights and responsibilities
- Working as an effective member of the team
- Providing advice and information to Service Users and others where appropriate
- Preparing and delivering well balanced menus to quality standards taking account of any dietary needs
- Ensuring record keeping is always maintained to the required standard and contributing to service monitoring requirements
- Ensuring full risk assessments and risk management is delivered effectively
- Ensuring that work is undertaken in line with Health & Safety requirements and hygiene is always maintained
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements:
- City & Guilds/706/1&2 or equivalent NVQ
- Excellent Food Hygiene
- Ability to monitor food budget
- Able to plan menus
- Stock Control
Running services on a not-for-profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on helping people with substance misuse issues, progress a Cook role with real value.
About us
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
- Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees .Turning Point Benefits
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Turning Point
Cook
Cook
Location: Cheltenham
Pay rate: £13.17ph Mon - Fri, £14.17ph weekends
Contracted hours: 36 hours per week
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
Tucked away on a peaceful residential street in north Cheltenham with ample parking and conveniently situated for the very best local amenities, Windsor Street Care Centre is a modern, purpose-built home offering tailored residential, nursing, dementia, respite and day care for up to 81 residents.
With elegant surroundings, award-winning carers, and a true focus on individual wellbeing, Windsor Street is a place to feel safe, valued and at home.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A workplace pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today
Job Description Cook Salary £16,380 per annum A little bit about us…. Garvald West Linton provides residential care, creative work opportunities and Day Services for adults with learning disabilities. The residents and staff together make up a community of approximately 130 people. There are five residential houses. On average, there are seven residents in each house with one House Manager, one Deputy House Manager, a group of care staff including night duty staff and a Cook, spread across five residential care homes and our Workshops. Our Ethos The aim of Garvald West Linton is to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals we support. Main Purpose of Role Providing a balanced and healthy diet for residents is extremely important at Garvald West Linton; lunch is the main meal of the day, and communal eating is encouraged. Each House has its own Cook, who plays an integral part in the daily running of the household. Key Priorities • To provide a biodynamic/organic healthy balanced and varied lunch menu from Monday to Friday for around 15 people, to be eaten at 1.00 pm. • To support residents’ in accompanied cooking to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence. Job Description Cook Tasks • Alongside residents and House Manager, plans menus around existing Garvald lunch ‘traditions’ e.g. meat twice per week on Wednesday and Sunday, fish on Friday etc. • Works closely with Garvald’s gardeners to make best use of produce from the bio-dynamic garden and collaborates on creative projects for growing and cultivating. • Develops, fosters and supports, wherever possible, the use of high-quality produce of bio-dynamic or organic origin. Ensures all produce is cooked using appropriate cooking methods. • Maintains good stock rotation practices and in liaison with the House Manager, orders and purchases provisions as necessary for the running of the kitchen within a stated annual budget. This includes, as a minimum, a monthly meat order to Garvald Home Farm and regular orders from organic providers such as Green City and Organic World. • Ensures all produce is used economically with minimum wastage and recycling is conducted appropriately. • Supports residents in activities in the kitchen including supervised safe handling of all equipment and ensures all kitchen workers maintain a high standard of hygiene. • Responsible for health and safety issues in the kitchen and adheres to all health and safety policies including the reporting and recording of accidents and incidents. • Respects and adheres to the recommendations given by the Environmental Health department of the Local Authority, following any announced or unannounced inspection and to keep all Environmental Health records up to date. • Adheres to Garvald West Linton’s Food Risk Assessment and Good Hygiene Practice guidelines for cooks and keeps this document up to date e.g. fridge and freezer temperatures, food temperatures and meal ingredients • Awareness of residents’ physical and emotional needs and respond to them appropriately, conducting themselves in accordance with the Codes of Practice • Provides updates and reports on residents for presentation at their review. • Attends planning meetings in the house as required. • Assists with the preparation and cooking of food for festivals throughout the year including residents’ birthdays • Assists (on rotation) with day service users’ Lunch Club. Person Specification Cook Qualifications • No specific qualifications are essential for the role of Cook however a basic food hygiene certificate is highly desirable. If not currently held, the role holder will be expected to gain this certificate at the earliest possible date. Knowledge and Experience • Previous experience of preparing and cooking meals for large groups, and within a specific budget • Knowledge of preparing a range of meals e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc. • Previous experience of preparing interesting and varied meals using whole food ingredients • Some understanding of bio-dynamic food production would be useful Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes • Friendly and caring approach with ability to relate to residents with a wide variety of complex challenges and needs • Commitment to embracing and understanding the principles of social therapy (based on the Rudolph Steiner principles) and their application in a residential setting. • Tact and sensitivity with a respectful approach to residents • Patience, resilience and reliability with the ability to remain calm under pressure • Team working skills and the ability to use own initiative • Ability to work to health and safety guidelines and follow necessary processes and procedures This position involves working with vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the R...
- Location Hamilton
- Job-type Permanent
- Reference 004544
- Sector
- Salary £13.00 per hour
- Contact Name Amanda Murphy
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- Location Glasgow City
- Job-type Permanent
- Reference 004564
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- Salary £13.00 per hour
- Contact Name Amanda Murphy
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ID4564-1606 - Cook - Calton (AS)
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Cook
21 Hours per week (7 day rota which will include some weekends)
£13.34 per hour
Are you passionate about food and making a difference? Trinity Hospice is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our vibrant Catering team, helping to deliver delicious, nutritious meals to patients, families, staff, and visitors in a warm and welcoming hospice environment.
As a vital part of our service, you’ll be preparing and presenting meals with care, ensuring high standards of hygiene and quality across our kitchen and food delivery areas.
🌟 Why Join Trinity Hospice?
Trinity Hospice is a thriving independent charity providing specialist palliative care for adults and children across the Fylde coast. We’re proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – a testament to our commitment to excellence and staff wellbeing.
👩🍳 What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a catering environment – ideally in a clinical or care setting
- Understanding of special dietary requirements
- A team player with great communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathetic, flexible, and aligned with our values
🎁 Staff Benefits
- 38 days annual leave (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted staff meals
- Pension scheme (NHS pensions transferable)
- Maternity/Paternity benefits
🤝 Ready to Make a Difference?
You’ll be joining a supportive and well-established team in a role that truly matters. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity in a caring and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested?
We welcome informal chats and visits to the hospice.
Please contact Stuart Peters on 01253 358881 or email stuart.peters2@nhs.net.
To apply for this role, please send CV and covering letter via email to: Julie.crooks@nhs.net
Closing Date – 30 January 2026
Cook
Cook
Location: Patchett Lodge
Pay rate: £12.54 Per Hour
Contracted hours: 14 Hours per week
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
Patchett Lodge Care Home, Holbeach offers high-quality compassionate, individualised residential and respite care for up to 28 residents in a homely, comfortable and safe environment. The home benefits from being situated in large, attractive grounds close to the centre of the small market townof Holbeach.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A workplace pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today
Cook
Bank Cook
Location: Arundel
Pay rate: £12.92
Contracted hours: Bank hours
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced catering assistant, commis chef or cook that takes pride in your work?
Are you looking for your next challenge without split shifts and anti-social hours?
We’re currently recruiting for a Cook to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals for our residents.
Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You’ll be actively involved in the nutritional needs of our residents, to ensure that a high-quality dining experience is received by everyone. You’ll get to know our residents and their families so that you’ll be motivated to understand and accommodate their personal preferences. Some weekend work will be required.
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.
Set in a beautiful Grade II listed castle, our unique care home has been designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents, to promote a feeling of warmth and a sense of tranquility. St Wilfrid's Priory Care Home specialises in residential and respite Care.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A workplace pension
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Higher rates of pay at weekends
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to have previous experience of working in a professional kitchen and catering for specialist diets, providing meals for large groups of people, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Ideally you’ll also be working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking or equivalent but this is not essential.
You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Cook within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today
Job reference:006222
Salary:£24,675.82
Department:Not specified
Hours Per Week:32.5
Closing date:30/01/2026
Job Description
Exceptio nal People Deserve Exceptional Staff
Nash College, part of Shaftesbury – a Christian charity, is a thriving successful College; providing specialist day and residential education for 80 students, aged 19 to 25 with a range of complex learning needs and physical disabilities. Working at Nash offers you excellent career prospects and training opportunities. We also offer excellent holidays, as well as a pension plan.
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference through food? Are you motivated to produce meals that really make a difference?
We are looking for a fulltime, caring and reliable Cook to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for our students who have a range of complex learning needs, including those with complex dietary needs. Our students’ dietary needs include: In this role, you will lead on preparing safe, enjoyable, and nutritious meals for our students, ensuring their dietary needs are safely met with dignity and respect. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient, and committed to promoting independence wherever possible.
You will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of catering, ensuring the safe preparation and serving of enjoyable, and nutritious meals for our students. Your role will focus on meeting individuals’ dietary needs with dignity and respect, creating an environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Together alongside your colleagues as a team, you will foster a culture of safety, compliance, and excellence. This collaborative approach is essential to delivering high quality provision for students with special and complex educational needs, helping them thrive both physically and socially.
This is truly rewarding opportunity and is an exciting opportunity to join our team, where your contribution will make a real difference in the lives of young people. You will play a key part in promoting their health, wellbeing and independence, while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values professional growth.
The successful candidate will be compassionate, patient, and committed to encouraging independence wherever possible. You will bring enthusiasm, self-motivation, and empathy, along with a genuine passion for supporting students. A calm, adaptable approach and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Cooking
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Prepare and cook nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet the dietary needs of students and staff.
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Adapt menus to support medical, cultural, sensory, and allergy-related dietary requirements.
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Prepare meals in appropriate textures (e.g., soft, puréed) for students with swallowing or sensory difficulties (dysphasic).
Menu Planning
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Create weekly menus that follow nutritional guidelines and college policies.
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Work with the all colleagues to design meals that support students’ individual needs.
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Plan cost-effective menus while minimising food waste.
Food Safety & Hygiene
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times.
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Follow all food hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP procedures, allergy protocols).
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Ensure safe storage, handling, and rotation of stock (FIFO).
Supporting Students (Where Applicable)
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Assist students in life-skills or catering classes by demonstrating safe food preparation techniques.
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Encourage independence and confidence in learners with SEND when taking part in kitchen-related activities.
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Provide a calm, supportive environment that accommodates students’ sensory or behavioural needs.
Communication & Collaboration
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Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral staff, and support workers to understand learners’ needs.
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Communicate effec...