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Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all, and is free from discrimination and bias.

We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.

In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: 'Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people'.

What is the job role?
Help Create Moments That Matter at Eric Williams House
Kitchen Assistant | 15 Hours Per Week | Weekdays Only

At Eric Williams House, we're more than just a care home. We're a specialist dementia care community where every member of the team plays an important role in helping residents feel safe, valued and at home.

Food is about so much more than nutrition. A favourite meal, the smell of freshly baked cakes, or a warm drink shared with friends can bring comfort, spark memories and brighten someone's day.

We're looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team and help create positive dining experiences for people living with dementia.

Why Join Our Team?

Fixed weekday hours with no weekend working
Full training and support provided
A friendly and welcoming team environment
Opportunities to learn and develop new skills
The chance to make a genuine difference every day

What You'll Be Doing

• Helping to prepare and serve nutritious meals and refreshments.
• Supporting residents to enjoy positive dining experiences.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assisting with food preparation, stock rotation and kitchen organisation.
• Working alongside the Cook and wider team to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Helping create a warm, welcoming and homely environment for residents, families and visitors.

You don't necessarily need previous catering experience.

We're looking for people who are:

Friendly and approachable
Reliable and dependable
Positive and enthusiastic
Able to work as part of a team
Passionate about good food and great service
Keen to learn and develop new skills

If you have the right attitude and values, we can teach the rest.

Ready to Find Out More?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Complete an application and join one of our Recruitment Information Sessions to start your journey with Eric Williams House.

Because great food helps create a great home.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

All applicants will be invited to attend one of our Recruitment Information Sessions on:

Job Shop Coventry City Centre, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1FY

Week commencing 14th September 2026

This is an opportunity to learn more about Eric Williams House, meet the management team, find out what it's really like to work in a specialist dementia care setting, and decide whether this is the right role for you.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Once all places have been filled, this recruitment campaign may close, so we encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths, identities, abilities and experiences.

For further information, please contact [email protected]

If you require support to complete your application, please visit our Accessibility Page.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria and:

• Are members of the Armed Forces community or veterans.
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• Consider themselves disabled or have a long-term health condition.

Please read the Coventry City Council Application Process document available on our jobs page before applying.

Applications that appear to have been completed using AI may be rejected unless a reasonable explanation is provided and accepted by the Council.

Complete an application and join one of our Recruitment Information Sessions to start your journey with Eric Williams House.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council