Abbeyfield
Wellbeing Assistant
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Wellbeing Assistant
Wellbeing Assistant – Horsted Keynes (19 hrs/week)
For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by our five core values: Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence.
We are now seeking a Wellbeing Assistant to join our team at Horsted Keynes.
Role Summary
- Location: Birch Grove Road, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex, RH17 7BS
- Hours: 19 hours per week (9am to 6pm, including every 3rd weekend)
- Pay Rate: £13.61 per hour to £14.03 per hour
- Key Responsibilities:
- Prioritise residents’ welfare by ensuring safety via regular site checks, security monitoring, and asset maintenance.
- Be the first point of contact in emergencies, responding immediately to warden alarm calls.
- Carry out domestic portage, scheduled cleaning and laundry, and waste management.
- Address emergency repairs as they arise.
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About the Role
Your role is crucial in maintaining a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment for our residents. You’ll work across various functions, involving both operational and emergency duties. Abbeyfield’s teachnology and empowering values mean you’ll also have regular IT tasks.
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About You
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
- A customer-focused attitude with a passion for enhancing lives of older people.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write clearly, and collaborate.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, and excellent problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Independence, assertiveness, and willingness to contribute beyond expectations.
- Organisational acumen with confident IT literacy and a firm understanding of confidentiality.
Rewards and Benefits
We value our staff’s contributions and provide extensive perks:
- Work flexibility: Instant access to overtime pay via Dayforce Wallet (no wait for payroll).
- Generous leave: Up to 31 days paid leave (pro-rata), inclusive of bank and public holidays.
- Learning and Career Development: Ongoing training and role progression opportunities.
- Comprehensive support: Pension plan, occupational sick pay, occupational hazard healthcare reimbursement through Medicash.
- Wellbeing commitments:
- Discounted gym memberships and Blue Light discounts.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Employee assistance programme (EAP).
- Additional perks including Shop and Save vouchers and company-specific savings.
Essential Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Two satisfactory employment references.
- Basic DBS check (fee covered by Abbeyfield). Additional notes: Disclosure of relevant convictions may be required; failure to disclose could result in offer withdrawal.
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