Job Description

- Cook/Housekeeper

Phoenix Abbey is growing and we're looking for a

compassionate, and reflective Cook/Housekeeper

to join the team at our brand-new home:

Wester Melville, Midlothian

.

Our practice is grounded in

trauma-informed, relationship based care

- where every moment with a young person is an opportunity to connect, to listen, and to help them feel safe enough to grow.

If you're someone who leads with empathy, curiosity and professionalism - and wants to be part of a supportive and reflective team, we'd love to hear from you. You'll join an organisation that invests deeply in its people, with ongoing professional development and a culture that values your wellbeing as much as the young people's. You will be responsible for contributing to our homely environment, ensuring high levels of cleanliness and providing healthy homecooked meals for our young people and care team. As part of your role you will also play a key role in our young people's lives.

If you feel that you could support us with maintaining a loving and family environment, alongside adhering to current guidelines and policies in relation to health and safety, then please head over to our website to complete a full application and self declaration form. We look forward to hearing from you.

Employee Benefits:

Enhanced Overtime rates at Easter, Christmas and New Year Private Medical and Dental cover*
Access to electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Access to Blue Light Card Scheme offering significant high street savings Long Service Recognition Award Employee referral scheme (500) Auto enrolment in compliant pension scheme Attendance awards (2 x 6 monthly 750 draw, 1 x Annual 1000 draw) Free PVG check Fully paid and accredited suite of training Access for all new staff to 'Head Start', a proprietary induction programme supporting new staff introduction to the role and the sector Meals on shift, free parking on 'site', employee recognition, team building and celebration events.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON 12TH OR 17TH NOVEMBER AND THE POSITION WILL BE DUE TO START IN MARCH 2026 APPROXIMATELY.

Location:

Midlothian

Line Managed by:

House Management Team

Salary:

24864.84

Hours of Work:

35 hours per week

Job Purpose

To provide a healthy menu and meet all dietary needs of young people, working in collaboration with residential staff, while maintaining environmental standards throughout the home. The successful candidate will be responsible for three young people and staff across two sites.

Cooking

Preparing and cooking a selection of healthy meals on a daily basis Meeting dietary needs of young people on an individual basis Build and maintain positive relationships with young people Recording food temperatures on relevant log sheets Preparing food for visitors Ensuring that you remain within the budgets set for provisions when buying in the shopping for the home Previous experience in a cooking role is essential, and a qualification is desirable. Food hygiene awareness.

Cleaning

To ensure a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home, including the kitchen and bathrooms at all times Liaise with management and staff in relation to daily chores requiring completion Ensure any hazardous material is locked away when not in use and awareness of COSHH Ensure any maintenance issues are reported to your line manager in a timely manner Ability to use your initiative with regards to areas needing cleaned To carry out deep cleans in the building as required or requested by your line manager

Other Requirements:

Responsibility for ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of any young people that you may come into contact with Work in accordance with Phoenix Abbey vision and aims Co-operate with the company in complying with Health and Safety requirements and follow Company policies, acquainting yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and conditions The post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time It is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times Any other reasonable management instruction
The above job description forms part of your main terms and conditions of employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at anytime.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,864.84 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person