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Abbeyfield recruitment drive looks to fill 80 positions on Wearside

Abbeyfield, the housing and care charity, is launching a recruitment drive to fill as many as 80 positions at its new £10m care facility taking shape in New Silksworth, Sunderland.

A recruitment open day is set to take place on July 11 at The Everyone Active Centre on Silksworth Lane, with Abbeyfield especially keen to employ people from the local community to work alongside people living at the development.

Roles reportedly include everything from general, care and senior care assistants to cooks, chef managers, maintenance personnel, receptionists, administrators, finance officers and an assistant housing and care manager.

Abbeyfield, which was established over 60 years ago to enrich the lives of older people and alleviate social isolation, is a charity well-known for its ‘open door’ philosophy and for reaching out into the communities around its 500-plus UK-based houses and homes.

Jacquelene Notman, Abbeyfield’s project lead on the New Silksworth development, said: “Work on Hope Bank View is progressing apace, and with our first residents set to be welcomed in November, we are now beginning the exciting progress of looking to fill 80 full and part-time jobs.

“The recruitment open day will be a great opportunity to find out more about Hope Bank View, meet current Abbeyfield staff, and discover the fantastic employment opportunities available as well as apply for posts.

“At Abbeyfield, we are proud to not only offer the highest quality care, but a thriving community atmosphere where we work closely with our neighbours to ensure everyone from residents to employees has a sense of belonging in which to flourish and succeed.

“Abbeyfield is always keen to discover and nurture new talent, and we are especially eager to talk to local people who want to work within their own area and who share our passion for putting residents and the community first.

“If you enjoy working with people, want to make a major contribution to our residents’ happiness and wellbeing, and are looking for a rewarding job that offers the chance to progress, then I would urge you to come along to our recruitment day, see what we have to offer, chat to myself and other Abbeyfield staff, and apply for the many posts we have available.”