Salary: £19,529.60 – £20,507.12 (pro rata)
Location: Sunderland
Contract: Permanent, part time (Monday to Friday, 26 hours)
Closing date: Sunday 20th February 2022

• Unless exempt, new starters must be fully vaccinated or be willing to get vaccinated
• Applications must be submitted via CV to [email protected] 
• 36 days generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
• Employee benefits platform as well as discounted gym membership 
• Employee assistance programme 

About you

Are you a friendly and approachable person? Do you have a passion for food and impeccable standards? If this sounds like you, and you’re seeking a rewarding job role, we are currently recruiting for a Cook to join our Adult Residential Services team, working within one of our residential homes in Sunderland.

As part of our catering team, you will provide a high-quality food provision service, ensuring that the autistic and neurodivergent residents have access to a healthy and balanced diet, which accounts for their individual dietary requirements

Whilst we value catering experience, it is not essential for candidates to have previously worked in the health and social care sector, or with autistic individuals – all we ask is that you are hard-working, willing to learn and committed to helping those we support to live as safely and independently as possible, in a nurturing home environment.

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How to Apply

Please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected], ensuring you include:

• A full employment history (including explanations of any gaps)
• Name, address, email and contact number for 3 x references
• The title of the job you’re applying for, preferred location and contract type
• How you meet the person specification

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This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The North East Autism Society’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults across all of our services is reflected in our safer recruitment process.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.