Casual Relief Facilities Assistant

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Management Services role. The position involves overseeing daily operations, staff supervision, and compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety standards. With a flexible schedule and various responsibilities, this role is essential for maintaining high service standards within the council's facilities. Join a top flexible employer that supports work-life balance.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Minimum 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Facilities Management preferred.
• Must adhere to Food Safety Systems of Work and Health and Safety legislation.
• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation of Facilities Management Services.
• Supervision of staff and key holding responsibility.
• Flexible daily schedule with variable duties.

Skills

Staff supervision

Cleaning duties

Food handling

Health and Safety

Job description

A vacancy has arisen within the authority's Clydebank Area. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Facilities Management Services within the premises.

There will be a requirement to undertake a combination of duties with a flexible, variable daily schedule. These duties include staff supervision, key holding responsibility, cleaning duties, food handling, and other responsibilities as detailed in the job profile.

The post holder must adhere to Food Safety Systems of Work and Health and Safety legislation. Previous experience in this line of work would be advantageous.

The successful candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, and membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details about this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to join the relevant PVG scheme or undergo an update check before a formal offer is made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are not required to disclose spent convictions under the Act. However, failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action, and removal from the Register of the General Teaching Council.

The Individual

West Dunbartonshire Council is recognized as a top ten flexible employer, offering support for work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 35 days, plus 8 fixed public holidays
• Access to employee wellbeing support, including occupational health and counseling

We encourage you to apply and share your experience and reasons for being a suitable candidate. For more about West Dunbartonshire Council, visit here. Additional benefits information is available here.