Casual Relief Facilities Assistant (Various Locations - Dumbarton/Alexandria/Clydebank) - WDN05730

West Dunbartonshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is looking for a relief Facilities Management worker to oversee operations in various premises. Responsibilities include supervising staff, cleaning duties, and ensuring safety adherence. Applicants must have PVG scheme membership and previous experience is a plus. The position offers flexible working arrangements and access to benefits like a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave increasing up to 35 days

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Facilities Management services is advantageous.
• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and oversee cleaning and porterage duties.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety legislation.
• Handle food in accordance with Food Safety Systems.

Skills

Staff supervision

Cleaning duties

Food safety adherence

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Hourly Rate - £13.12.

These posts are based in Dumbarton/Alexandria/Clydebank. This post is a relief (casual) position and has arisen to meet the demands of the service.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Facilities Management Services within various premises as required. Responsibilities include staff supervision, key holding, cleaning duties, porterage, food handling, and other duties as detailed in the job profile. The role requires adherence to Food Safety Systems of Work and Health and Safety legislations. 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 2020, and membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to join the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme 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, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which are "spent" under the Act. Failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself on providing flexible working arrangements to support 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 by a day each year up to 35 days, plus 8 fixed public holidays
• Access to employee wellbeing support, including occupational health and counselling services

We encourage you to apply and tell us about your experience and why you are suitable for this role.

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