Domestic Bursar
Domestic Bursar
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Job Description
Salary: 25000 per annum pro rata
Location: Edinburgh
Contract/Hours: Permanent / Part Time 30 hours per week
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.
A bit about the role
Our Gilmerton Road Project provides short breaks and outreach support for children and young people (aged 5-18) with learning disabilities with a particular focus on supporting those with behaviours which may challenge. Were excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Domestic Bursar to become part of our compassionate and experienced team.
In this role youll create a warm and welcoming environment by maintaining cleanliness and ensuring nutritious home-cooked meals are prepared for the young people in our care. Your responsibilities will include cleaning and maintaining a tidy household including hoovering brushing and mopping floors dusting and participating in a deep cleaning rota alongside our existing cleaner all in accordance with COSHH regulations. Youll plan and prepare evening meals for our young people along with the staff supporting them encouraging positive and healthy food choices. Managing food ordering stock control and meal planning within an agreed budget will be essential with most meals being freshly prepared.
Cooking serving and washing up after meals will be a key part of fostering a homely atmosphere where shared meals feel like family dining experiences. Youll also prepare meals for days off to ensure consistency in nutrition and support over the weekends. A strong understanding of allergies and special dietary requirements will be required to create inclusive and safe meal options.
While you will not be working directly with the children and young people using the service youll be expected to coordinate with our team of support workers while they do so.
Lets talk about you
- Valid Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
- Valid food allergens certificate.
- Skills knowledge and experience
- Experience within the catering field.
- Good organisation skills.
- Ability to prioritise.
- Knowledge of legislation
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year we helped more than 670000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.
Good to know
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.
Contact:Laura McCarthy atquoting reference 11306
Diversity equality and inclusion
At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.
Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
