General Assistant Permanent Patterdale Hall Penrith, Cumbria Are you ready for a dynamic and rewarding role in a stunning location? Patterdale Hall is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic General Assistant to join our team.

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Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Are you ready for a dynamic and rewarding role in a stunning location? Patterdale Hall is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic General Assistant to join our team. With the option to live-in at the Hall, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to an exceptional environment for school children and commercial clients alike.

What You'll Do: As a General Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in creating memorable experiences. Your day-to-day duties will be varied and involve working in three key areas:

· Catering – Assist with meal preparations and service

· Housekeeping – Ensure the Hall is welcoming and well-maintained

· Evening Duties – Support with evening activities and events

This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop new skills and broaden your experience in a variety of areas. Whether you're new to hospitality or have previous experience, we welcome your enthusiasm and flexibility!

What We're Looking For: We need a positive, proactive individual who thrives in a team environment. Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage, but we’re more focused on your commitment to the role and your willingness to learn.

Why Patterdale Hall?

· Gain diverse experience in a beautiful, scenic setting

· Option to live-in and enjoy the peaceful surroundings

· Play a key part in creating amazing experiences for guests

· A supportive team environment with opportunities to grow

Ready to make a difference at Patterdale Hall? Apply now and become part of our dedicated team!

Patterdale Hall is a Residential Adventure Learning Centre, based in Glenridding on the shores of Lake Ullswater, which provides a variety of land and water-based activities for school children and commercial clients. The Hall is part of Bolton School in Lancashire.

The salary is between the National Living Wage equating to £22,010.56 per annum and point 03 on the Bolton School Support Staff Salary Scale, which is £23,583 per annum. The salary will be dependent on skills and experience. An attractive benefits package is available.

For further details and to apply online for the position, please visit the website.

For an informal chat about the vacancy please contact Sean Duffy, Residential Manager, via sduffy@patterdalehall.org.uk or telephone 01768 482233.

Closing date: Friday 10 January 2025 at 4.30pm

Shortlisting will take place as applications are received therefore the role may close earlier should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Please note that Patterdale Hall will be closed from 20 December 2024 until 03 January 2025.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.