Domestic Assistant - Anderson High School Halls of Residence - SIC08098

Shetland Islands Council; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council is hiring a Domestic Assistant for a permanent part-time role at Anderson High School Halls of Residence in Lerwick. The position involves general domestic duties, including cleaning, kitchen assistance, and serving meals in a vibrant community environment. The role offers a unique opportunity to join a supportive team while enjoying the balance of life in the beautiful Shetland Islands.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Paid holiday provisions

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas ensuring hygiene standards.
• Assist in kitchen duties including washing pots and food preparation.
• Serve meals and maintain dining area.

Skills

Cleaning

Basic food preparation

Operating powered equipment

Job description

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The main duties of the Domestic Assistant are general domestic duties within a residential or similar establishment.

• To clean designated areas to ensure that they are kept in a safe and hygienic condition in line with infection control measures;
• To carry out kitchen duties, including, pot/pan washing, emptying/cleaning equipment putting away stores etc, To clean accommodation or recreational areas, including, hoovering, dusting, cleaning toilets etc;
• To carry out dining room duties, including basic food preparation, serving meals, laying and clearing tables, washing up etc;
• To operate powered equipment including domestic-type laundry, cash register etc.

From time to time, the Council may require the post holder to undertake duties outside those specified.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is C
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 19.0 Hours per Week , 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Anderson High School Halls of Residence, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Nick McCaffrey, Team Leader on 01595 745920 or e-mail [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here