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Cook (Hospitality or Care Background Welcome) £28,142 per annum (pro rata) 40 hours per week to include alternate weekends Willow Lodge, Redhill, Surrey Do you want a fresh approach to food and dining? If you are a cook or chef from a hotel, restaurant or care background who takes pride in preparing high-quality, homemade food, this is an opportunity to bring your skills into a setting where food is at the heart of daily life. At Willow Lodge, we operate a Household Model of Care, where people live in smaller, family-style environments. Food is freshly prepared in the kitchen and cooked on each household. This is personal, and central to creating a warm and welcoming home as well as delivering a meaningful dining experience every day. Role Overview As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to peoples’ preferences and dietary needs. Working within the kitchen you will work alongside the Head Chef, you will help create a dining experience that feels familiar, comforting and enjoyable. You will play a key role in supporting wellbeing through food, ensuring meals are both high quality and suited to individual requirements, including modified diets in line with the IDDSI framework. Responsibilities and Duties Prepare fresh, homemade meals using quality ingredients Plan and deliver menus that reflect residents’ preferences and nutritional needs Cater for a range of dietary requirements, including texture-modified diets (IDDSI) Ensure food presentation enhances the overall dining experience Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness Manage stock, ordering and kitchen organisation Work closely with care teams to support peoples’ individual needs Skills, Qualifications and Abilities Experience as a cook or chef in a hotel, restaurant or care setting A passion for producing wholesome, home-style food Knowledge or willingness to learn the IDDSI framework Understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements, particularly in older people Strong organisation and time management skills A team-focused approach with a positive and flexible attitude The Company and Care Home EQ Care Group is a trusted provider of exceptional elderly care, dedicated to creating warm, compassionate environments where individuals can truly thrive. Operating for three years now, we currently have five homes open, with more being built to expand our portfolio. We specialise in delivering high-quality care to those who need it most, with a focus on dementia care and other complex needs. Our approach goes beyond simply meeting physical needs—we strive to create meaningful, enriching experiences for the people living in our homes. What sets us apart is our commitment to emotional intelligence, compassionate service, and personalised care. Willow Lodge is to open in the Spring of 2026. Our newly built 78-bed nursing and dementia specialist care home, which includes 2 dedicated respite studios in the heart of Redhill, combines modern comfort with classic charm, offering a welcoming home for people who need care & support. With spacious en-suite bedrooms, spectacular communal areas, and beautiful gardens, Willow Lodge is a place to live well and thrive. We are looking for people to join our heart-centred team who will provide exceptional, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and at home at Willow Lodge. Benefits of working at EQ Care ½ day off for your birthday – start your celebrations early! Blue Light Discount Card – access exclusive savings and offers. 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) – enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Salary advance scheme (Level) – access earned pay when you need it. Contributory pension – helping you plan for your future. Dedicated Learning & Development – continuous training and career growth opportunities. Team member rewards – recognising and celebrating your hard work. Free meals on shift – enjoy a meal on us while you work. Free tax review service – making sure you keep more of what you earn. Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals! (Terms apply) Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work. We cannot provide sponsorship. ** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without notice REF-(Apply online only)

Home/Support/Care Worker (Universal Care Companion) 8am - 8pm Days 8pm - 8am Nights £30,201 per annum (pro rata) 44 hours per week to include alternate weekends (or less if you’d like) Willow Lodge, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6YY You currently work in Home Care, you don’t have confirmed hours and you don’t always know where you are going when you are assigned your visits for the day, the week and the month. You love supporting people in their own home and you are passionate about enabling people to do the most they can for themselves. You get that purpose and belonging are absolutely key to every human being and that these become even more important as people grow older. You see people’s vulnerability, at the same time as celebrating their strengths. You’re not afraid to help people and people have told you for as long as you remember that you are a great friend, an amazing listener and have a heart of gold. Sound familiar? If this describes you – please read on as we have a role that will enable you to have confirmed and contracted hours, supporting people with all the usual activities of daily living including outings, cleaning, dancing and food prep to support getting out of or into bed, personal care and dressing, preparing food, and taking medication, and all that life entails in between! And the best part? You get to support the same people, in the same building every day – no travelling in between! Role Overview You will be part of something truly special? Willow Lodge is the first in our portfolio to operate the Household Model of Care—a fresh, relationship-led approach built around small, familiar communities of around 12 people within the home. Are you looking for a better work–life balance? Want to be part of an organisation that genuinely cares about you? If you answered yes, what are you waiting for? Apply today. As a Universal Care Companion at Willow Lodge, you’ll be at the very heart of the household. You’ll support people with all aspects of daily living, including cooking, cleaning, and personal care, helping to create a warm, safe, and homely environment. You’ll receive full training, including medication administration and food hygiene, to support you confidently in your role. We believe that when you are well, the people who live in our households are well too—so fun really matters here. We want you to sit down, share meals you’ve cooked, build meaningful relationships, and truly enjoy the time you spend with the amazing people we support. This is more than a job. It’s a place to care and to be part of something special. Responsibilities and Duties To support people with intimate washing/drying, how they wish to be dressed and presented, including shaving, hair style, nails, teeth. Represent the Willow Lodge brand by maintaining a professional and welcoming presence for all team members, residents, and visitors. Attend and actively contribute to team meetings and monthly lessons learned labs. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Home Manager to support the overall functioning of the household. Skills, Qualifications and Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience within a similar environment desirable You need to be flexible, patient, with a ‘can do’ caring attitude, and a real 'people person' Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and internal applications; with the ability to learn new systems quickly. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently. The Company and Care Home EQ Care Group is a trusted provider of exceptional elderly care, dedicated to creating warm, compassionate environments where individuals can truly thrive. Operating for three years now, we currently have five homes open, with more being built to expand our portfolio. We specialise in delivering high-quality care to those who need it most, with a focus on dementia care and other complex needs. Our approach goes beyond simply meeting physical needs—we strive to create meaningful, enriching experiences for the people living in our homes. What sets us apart is our commitment to emotional intelligence, compassionate service, and personalised care. Willow Lodge is to open in the Spring of 2026. Our newly built 78-bed nursing and dementia specialist care home, which includes 2 dedicated respite studios in the heart of Redhill, combines modern comfort with classic charm, offering a welcoming home for people who need care & support. With spacious en-suite bedrooms, spectacular communal areas, and beautiful gardens, Willow Lodge is a place to live well and thrive. We are looking for people to join our heart-centred team who will provide exceptional, personalised care, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported, and at home at Willow Lodge. Benefits of working at EQ Care ½ day off for your birthday – start your celebrations early! Blue Light Discount Card – access exclusive savings and offers. 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) – enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Salary advance scheme (Level) – access earned pay when you need it. Contributory pension – helping you plan for your future. Dedicated Learning & Development – continuous training and career growth opportunities. Team member rewards – recognising and celebrating your hard work. Free meals on shift – enjoy a meal on us while you work. Free tax review service – making sure you keep more of what you earn. Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals! (Terms apply) Please note: If you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work. We cannot provide sponsorship. ** This job description may differ as new information technology, policies and contractual agreements change, and we reserve the right to vary duties without notice REF-(Apply online only)