Job Description

Cleaner/Cook

Service Type:

Millcroft, Mental Health Rehabilitation Service

Location:

Seacroft, Leeds

Salary:

18.673.20 per annum / 12.60 Per Hour

Shift Pattern:

28.5 Hours per Week / 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM on a two-week rolling rota:


Week 1: Wednesday Thursday Friday Week 2: Monday Saturday Sunday

Are you a passionate and experienced Cleaner/Cook looking for a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference? Active Pathways is looking for a dedicated professional to join Millcroft, our mental health rehabilitation service in Seacroft, Leeds. This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to create a welcoming, safe, and homely environment for the individuals we support.

The Best Bits

Extra paid day off every year for your birthday Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days rewarded at 2 and 5 years' service Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to 500 per referral Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership

Why Join Us?

At Active Pathways, we believe in empowering our teams to deliver outstanding care and support. We celebrate positivity, individuality, and ambition, ensuring that every individual we support can live as independently as possible. If you have a passion for making a difference and leading a team to provide excellent housekeeping and nutritious meals, we want to hear from you!


Your role as an Assistant Cleaner/Cook is dynamic and meaningful. Every day holds a new adventure, as the needs of our residents guide your activities. You'll bring your expertise in both cleaning and kitchen health and safety, ensuring that our environment is not only spotless but also fosters a sense of well-being. As a cook, you'll craft healthy and balanced meals that resonate with our residents' preferences. Your ability to minimise food waste and utilise kitchen equipment efficiently is essential to our goal of sustainability and a well-run service.

Our ideal Assistant Cleaner/Cook

Minimise Food Waste: Your expertise in preparing meals is coupled with a commitment to minimising food waste, a crucial element of our holistic approach to care. Kitchen Audits: Completing regular audits for both housekeeping and kitchen operations is pivotal in maintaining our high standards and creating a nurturing environment. Consulting Residents: By engaging with residents, you ensure their voices are heard, their needs are met, and their preferences are integrated into your daily tasks.

Desired experience:

Knowledge and experience of working within a health and social care setting Understanding of supervisions and creating rotas, as well as a knowledge of managing and running a team Experience in ordering stock as well carrying out monthly stock checks

About Us

Active Pathways Ltd has been operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, for over 20 years as a Mental Health and Rehabilitation provider, offering support to adults aged 18+. We are dedicated to delivering recovery-focused Mental Health Services within innovative, creative, and inspiring environments.


Each service user and member of staff is entitled to, and will have, their own individual and unique pathway designed by them with the support of the organisation to get from their current situation to their desired situation. Each service user is supported to be an expert in their own mental health and each member of staff is supported to be an expert in their own development, with everyone's voice heard, respected and acted upon.

CQC RATED OUTSTANDING

as well as being

INVESTORS IN PEOPLE GOLD

Our Core Benefits

Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development Funded Professional Membership - where relevant to your role Career Development - structured support through our Your Pathway, Your Future development programme Workplace pension scheme Free Blue Light Card membership Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

If you are currently looking for a Support Worker opportunity within an Outstanding service

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Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.


While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.*