Abbeyfield The Dales is a great place to work, here are just a few reasons why:
– A competitive starting salary of £9.30 per hour for all roles, regardless of age
– Award-winning training, funded by the company and which you are paid to attend
– Uniform is provided free-of-charge
– 29 days paid Annual Holiday Allowance (pro rata)
– Company sickness benefit scheme
– Generous company Pension contributions
– A supportive and team-focused environment, with a family feel.
– With a person-centred approach, we embrace our vision and values and truly care for our residents.
For further details please contact:
EMAIL: recruitment@abbeyfieldthedales.co.uk
TELEPHONE: 01943 886000
Roles available: Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Chef and Domestic Assistant
Locations: Fern House, Bingley. Grove House, Ilkley. The Beeches, Menston. Woodlands, Skipton and Ing Royde, Halifax
Flexible working with excellent rates of pay, starting at £9.30 per hour
We are currently recruiting for Bank staff across all Abbeyfield The Dales sites, and in numerous roles:
For a full Job Description for each of the above roles, please click on each one.
Joining our team as a member of Bank staff allows you to be flexible with your working hours, giving you the option to choose how much or how little you work, and when.
Bank staff have no contracted hours, and will be called upon to cover annual leave, sickness and other busy periods within the business. Bank staff are paid at the same excellent rates of pay as permanent members of staff, and accrue annual leave per hours worked.
As a Bank member of staff, you have the option to work at any of our Abbeyfield The Dales sites across West and North Yorkshire, which include:
As a Bank member of staff at Abbeyfield The Dales, you will benefit from the same award-winning training as permanent staff, delivered in-house and which you are paid to attend.
For more information and to apply, please contact our Recruitment team:
Email: recruitment@abbeyfieldthedales.co.uk
Telephone: 01943 886000
Location: All sites
Hours: To be arranged
Salary: £9.30 per hour
Abbeyfield The Dales are a local company trying hard to maintain staffing levels during these unprecedented times. We would like to lend a hand to those who have sadly lost their jobs and are worried about how they are going to manage. Have you been made redundant or been laid off? If you share our values and are Caring, Open, Honest and Respectful and have care experience please read on…
We are recruiting temporary care staff who are passionate about ensuring our residents are supported to feel secure, cared for and valued and we want you to help us enrich their lives. Our resident’s well-being is at the centre of everything we do especially at this time when they are anxious and missing contact with their family.
Working as part of a team, you will participate in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met and ensuring dignity, choice, independence and respect.
To be able to communicate and interact well with people is essential for this role, as is an understanding and empathy for the needs of older people.
As a part of your role, you will be required to undertake cleaning and laundry duties as outlined by the Manager, to maintain a clean and safe living and working environment at all times. This is especially important during the Covid19 pandemic and we will give you training on how to ensure that we are reducing the risk of infection.
The salary is £9.30 per hour and a free uniform.
Key Objectives:
To participate in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met and ensuring dignity, choice, independence and respect
To ensure that all aspects of the regulatory framework are met, and all reports are completed.
Consult with residents and the senior team to assist in developing individual care plans for residents, and to review these as a team monthly.
To undertake laundry, cleaning and ironing duties, as specified by the manager.
Work effectively with others to ensure that resident’s needs are met.
To promote and encourage independence at all times to enable residents to achieve their own personal goals and objectives.
To provide support and security to residents at all times.
To be flexible to cover sickness and annual leave.
Essential Requirements:
Desirable Requirements:
This list is not exhaustive, to view a full Job Description for the role of Care Assistant click here
Abbeyfield The Dales have a fantastic induction programme and excellent training opportunities, with a focus on supporting staff to build long-term careers with the company.
ALL ROLES ARE SUBJECT TO DBS CLEARANCE, SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A 3 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
Location: Grove House, Ilkley
Hours: 30 per week (over 3 nights)
Salary: £9.30 per hour
We currently have a vacancy for a Care Assistant (Nights) to join our friendly team on our Extra Care Unit at Grove House, Ilkley working 30 hours per week over 3 night shifts.
Shifts are from 21.15pm until 07.15am, 3 nights per week (10 hours per night) on a rota basis, which will include working alternate weekends.
We are looking for a Care Assistant with the same values as Abbeyfield The Dales – Caring, Open, Honest and Respectful. We want someone who is passionate about ensuring our residents are supported to feel secure, cared for and valued and we want you to help us enrich their lives. Our resident’s well being is at the centre of everything we do.
Working as part of a team, you will participate in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met and ensuring dignity, choice, independence and respect.
To be able to communicate and interact well with people is essential for this role, as is an understanding and empathy for the needs of older people. To enjoy being part of a dedicated team who strive to ensure that residents choices, respect and dignity are met at all times and to make sure they are able to make choices with the way they live their lives.
The salary is £9.30 per hour.
Benefits:
• Award winning paid training
• Free uniform
• 29 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Generous pension scheme – 3% employee, 5% employer
• Death In Service – 3 x annual salary lump sum payment to nominated next of kin
• Refer a friend bonus
• Supportive, team-focused environment with a family feel
• Charity worker discounts
Abbeyfield The Dales have a fantastic induction programme and excellent training opportunities, with a focus on supporting staff to build long-term careers with the company.
ALL ROLES ARE SUBJECT TO DBS CLEARANCE, SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A 3 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
Closing date: Monday, 30th March 2020
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd April 2020
To view a full Job Description for this role, please click here.
Location: Grove House, Ilkley
Hours: 36 per week (over 3 days)
Salary: £11.00 per hour
We are recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Grove House, Ilkley on our residential unit.
We are looking for someone with the same values as Abbeyfield The Dales :Caring, Open, Honest and Respectful.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about ensuring our residents are supported to feel secure, cared for and valued and we want you to help us enrich their lives. Our resident’s well being is at the centre of everything we do.
We provide care for our residents who have a variety of care and support needs including completing care plans, reviews and risk assessments.
The role is 36 hours a week over 3 days on a rolling 4 week shift pattern, which will include some weekends on a rota basis. Each shift includes a 30 minute unpaid break.
Please note: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care is required for this role
Benefits:
Abbeyfield The Dales have a fantastic induction programme and excellent training opportunities, with a focus on supporting staff to build long-term careers with the company.
ALL ROLES ARE SUBJECT TO DBS CLEARANCE, SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A 3 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
Closing date: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Interview date: Wednesday 15th April 2020
To view a full Job Description for the role of Senior Care Assistant, please click here.
Location: Based at Grove House, Ilkley
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: £10.20 per hour
We are currently looking to recruit someone to join our Maintenance Team at Grove House, Ilkley working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.30pm.
We are looking for a Maintenance Person with the same values as Abbeyfield The Dales – Caring, Open, Honest and Respectful. We want someone who is passionate about ensuring our residents are supported to feel secure, cared for and valued and we want you to help us enrich their lives. Our resident’s well being is at the centre of everything we do.
You will be working as part of the team to ensure the safety and functional running of all sites but primarily based in Ilkley helping to provide an effective maintenance and gardening service.
Abbeyfield The Dales have a fantastic induction programme and excellent training opportunities, with a focus on supporting staff to build long-term careers with the company.
ALL ROLES ARE SUBJECT TO DBS CLEARANCE, SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A 3 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
Closing date: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Interview date: Monday 6th April 2020 – Due to the current situation with Covid-19 all interviews will take place by video e.g Skype or What’s App etc.
For a full job description click here Job Description – Maintenance Personnel
Job Title:
Maintenance Personnel
Location:
To provide services to all sites across Abbeyfield The Dales
Reports to:
Maintenance Manager
Key objectives:
Resolve maintenance issues as required
Main tasks:
Working as part of a small team to ensure the safety & functional running of all sites.
To provide an effective maintenance and gardening service.
To provide an on call service on a rota basis.
General Requirements
· To assist in carrying out regular checks on safety equipment, fire detection, alarm systems, emergency lighting, automatic door controls etc.
· To assist in carrying out checks on fixed equipment eg. heating and plumbing, air conditioning, laundry equipment, general lighting & power systems.
· To carry out general maintenance issues to include, replacing taps, showers, some joinery work
· Investigating & problem sorting
· PAT test and check functioning of portable mains powered electrical equipment.
· Clean and disinfect all shower head fittings in accordance with Legionella prevention/precautions.
· To include some general garden maintenance. To keep the courtyard, patio areas, car parks, entrances/exits clear of debris and ice in the winter months.
· Handling of kitchen waste and general rubbish to the waste holding areas
· Dealing with contractors and ordering of supplies.
This job description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide to the duties to be performed and may be amended to reflect the changing needs of the establishment at any time in discussion with the post holder.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Essential Requirements:
Good experience in plumbing or relevant qualification
Be competent at a wide range of maintenance tasks
Be computer literate
Hold a clean driving licence and use of own car/van
Be self-motivated
Be a great team player and good lone worker
Have health & safety awareness
Be able to communicate with contractors
Be friendly and have a caring disposition
Be willing to travel between sites (mileage paid)
Assist with porterage and setting up rooms for various activities
Be a good problem solver
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.20 hour
Location: Ing Royde, Halifax
Hours: 12 per week Alternate Friday and Sunday
Salary £9.30 per hour
We are looking to recruit a Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Ing Royde, Halifax
You will be working 12 hours a week – alternate Fridays and Sundays (1 x 12 hour shift 7am to 7pm. The shift includes a 30-minute unpaid break).
We are looking for a Care Assistant with the same values as Abbeyfield The Dales – Caring, Open, Honest and Respectful. We want someone who is passionate about ensuring our residents are supported to feel secure, cared for and valued and we want you to help us enrich their lives. Our resident’s well being is at the centre of everything we do.
Working as part of a team, you will participate in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met and ensuring dignity, choice, independence and respect.
• Award winning paid training
• Free uniform
• 29 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Generous pension scheme – 3% employee, 5% employer
• Death In Service – 3 x annual salary lump sum payment to nominated next of kin
• Refer a friend bonus
• Supportive, team-focused environment with a family feel
• Charity worker discounts
For a full job description click here Job Description – Care Assistant – New
ALL ROLES ARE SUBJECT TO DBS CLEARANCE, SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A 3 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Closing date for applications is Monday 6th April 2020
Interviews will take place by video link* on Tuesday 14th April 2020
*This is due to the social distancing rules currently in place by the UK Government. Video interview by Skype, What’s App or similar.
Key objectives:
Main Tasks:
Resident care and support
General duties
General Requirements:
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Essential Requirements:
A. Ability to communicate and interact well with people
B. To be able to read, write and work with numbers to a good standard
C. Ability to work well as part of a team.
D. A willingness to undertake training to achieve NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent
E. Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people
F. Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard at all times
Desirable Requirements:
G. Experience in a similar role within a health or social care setting
H. A relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
I. Working in services for older people
J. Evidence of continuing training and development.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £9.30 hour
About Abbeyfield
The Abbeyfield Society is a nationwide charity of which Abbeyfield The Dales is a member society that provides housing, support and care for people at different stages of later life across Yorkshire.
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