Job Application Pack
KLS’ Older People’s Cook
Included in this pack:
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Job Description
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Please return completed applications to Bobbi-Rosanna O’Neil on bobbi@klsettlement.org.uk by:
Closing Date for Applications: 31st August 2015, 11.59pm
Interview Date:
8th September 2015
Further Information
If you’d like to talk about this position in more detail then please contact Lucie Brooke.
Lucie Brooke
KLS’ Older People Outreach & Support Worker
Katherine Low Settlement
108 Battersea High Street, London, SW11 3HP
020 7223 2845
lucie@klsettlement.org.uk
www.klsettlement.org.uk
Katherine Low Settlement Ltd is a registered charity no. 1081248, and a company limited by guarantee no. 3814833
KLS’ Older People’s Lunch Club Cook
Job Description
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KLS’ Older People’s Lunch Club Cook
Permanent contract
£10/hour
8 hours per week – Wednesday and Thursday
25 days per year + Bank Holidays (pro rata)
KLS’ Older People & Health Co-ordinator
108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP
About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement (KLS) is a multi-purpose charity that has been serving the communities of
Battersea and Wandsworth since 1924. We are dedicated to tackling poverty and building stronger
communities.
We run a range of our own community projects to support children and their families, older people and
newly-arrived refugee communities. We also invite other charities and community groups to operate out of
our premises, so together we can meet the diverse needs of the local communities of Wandsworth. Each
week we work with 38 charities & groups supporting more than 500 people. Visit www.klsettlement.org.uk
Katherine Low Settlement’s work with older people
Katherine Low Settlement has worked with older people since its conception in 1924.They are a core part
of the community that we continue to work with. We provide, often in partnership, a range of projects and
activities for older people including Health and Well-Being; Creative Arts; Intergenerational Work;
Connecting Neighbours & Active Participation; and Trips, Outings and Holidays.
Our projects include: an Older People's Lunch Club, Gold & Silver Players Drama Club, The Contact Club, The
Little Club, Somali Elders Group, Yoga, T’ai Chi for Elders, Line Dancing, Pottery, Mental Health Carers
Group, and Dance with the Royal Academy of Dance.
We work with older people to:
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Encourage active and independent living
Reduce isolation and loneliness
Improve well-being and prevent ill-health
Enable older residents to be dynamic and contributing members of the Wandsworth community.
Key Objectives for this Role
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Manage the catering for KLS’ Older People’s Lunch Club
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Planning
 Support the planning of KLS’ older people’s service with older people themselves, partners and funders
– this will include regular menu planning with our older members
 Support KLS’ Older people’s Outreach & Support Worker to recruit and support new members
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Delivery
Prudently shop and buy fresh food weekly including managing a small budget
Prepare, cook and serve healthy meals ensuring dietary needs are met
Set up and clean up the dining room and kitchen (which is a shared space with other groups)
Actively support the social and support needs of our older people as appropriate
Keep accurate records (attendance and financial) to help monitor and evaluate our Older People’s
Lunch Club
To be part of and work closely with the elders team at KLS
3. Manage Volunteers
 Take responsibility for managing individual volunteers as and when appropriate
4. Undertake Other Duties
 Undertake any other appropriate tasks, as agreed with your line manager
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
Track record of catering and cooking
Proven experience of working with older people in community settings
Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
In-depth understanding of healthy eating and nutrition
Full understanding of health & safety including food hygiene
Financial budgeting skills
Experience of managing volunteers
Personal attributes to include being: caring and compassionate / hard working / organised /
creative / take initiative / reliable / ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as part of a small team, whilst also working independently
Knowledge of Battersea / Wandsworth
Committed to KLS’s mission, vision and values
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Further Information
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Katherine Low Settlement is committed to equal opportunities.
All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard
KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check.
You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team.
Application Process
Please complete KLS’ job application form and return to Bobbi-Rosanna O’Neil:
bobbi@klsettlement.org.uk
Katherine Low Settlement
108 Battersea High Street
London
SW11 3HP
Closing Date for Applications:
31st August 2015, 11.59pm
Interview Date:
8th September 2015
Last updated: 23Jul15
Katherine Low Settlement’s Job Application Form
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Please complete and return KLS’ Application Form & Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to BobbiRosanna O’Neil:
E: bobbi@klsettlement.org.uk
A: Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP
Closing Date for Applications: 31st August 2015, 11.59pm
Interview Date:
8th September 2015
Katherine Low Settlement Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
KLS want to make sure that it is an equal opportunities employer in practice, which is why we want to
monitor our recruitment procedures. By completing this form, you are helping us improve our equal
opportunities practice. We will separate this part of the form from the application form. It will not form
part of the selection process. All information will be held confidentially.
Please tick the appropriate boxes:
1. How would you describe your gender?
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Female □
Transgender
2. What age group do you belong to?
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3. How would you describe your sexuality?
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over 65 □
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4. Do you consider that you have a disability?
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5. Do you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act?
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6. Do you consider that you have a long-term health problem?
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Thank You.