Cleaning Assistant - Strathblane Primary School/ Mobile Work - 101303 - 441684

Stirling Council; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Scotland is looking for a peripatetic Cleaning Assistant to work primarily at Strathblane Primary School. The role requires lifting heavy items and operating cleaning machinery, while offering benefits like flexible working and up to 30 days annual leave. Candidates must possess a basic knowledge of IT and be members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG).

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Carers Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items and using cleaning machinery.
• A basic working knowledge of IT is required.
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children/Adults is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cover Strathblane Primary School with peripatetic cleaning duties.
• Lift heavy items and operate cleaning machinery.
• Clean surfaces to head height and work independently.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Use of cleaning machinery

Basic IT knowledge

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stirling Council for a peripatetic Cleaning Assistant based at Strathblane Primary School, Stirling; however, you will be expected to cover other locations within a reasonable distance from the school.

Applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items, using cleaning machinery including electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers and vacuum cleaners. They should be able to clean surfaces to head height and be prepared to work alone.

Personal protective equipment, tools and training will be provided. Applicants will also require a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undertake training to allow them to utilise Stirling Council online training and human resources IT applications.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children/Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you\'ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Responsibilities

• Cover Strathblane Primary School with peripatetic cleaning duties and be prepared to work across other locations within a reasonable distance.
• Lift heavy items and operate cleaning machinery including electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers and vacuum cleaners.
• Clean surfaces to head height and work independently when required.
• Follow health and safety procedures; PPE, tools and training will be provided.
• Utilise Stirling Council online training and human resources IT applications after obtaining basic IT knowledge.

Requirements

• Basic working knowledge of IT and willingness to undertake training to use Stirling Council online training and HR IT applications.
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children/Adults is required.
• Able to cover other locations within a reasonable distance from the school as part of the role.

Additional information

If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements
• Biennial incremental progression until top of pay scale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme