Domestic Assistant DA264 - 495776

Thistle Foundation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Non-contributory death in service

30 days of annual leave

Free Thistle Gym membership

HSF Health & Benefits Plan

Job summary

Thistle Foundation in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Domestic Assistant to join our friendly team at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. The role involves early morning shifts, cleaning and preparing offices, meeting rooms, and kitchens across the site.

You will contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and health and safety in line with our values and mission to reduce isolation for people with disabilities and long-term conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, particularly using small floor buffers.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional approach.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative in cleaning and adapt to duties.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Open and/or lock up and alarm Centre of Wellbeing.
• Buff floors on the ground floor.
• Clean offices, conference, training and kitchen facilities daily.
• Dust and polish surfaces; vacuum carpets.
• Clean toilets and wash hand basins daily.
• Empty recycling and rubbish bins.
• Wash doors, skirtings, woodwork and radiators.
• Report faulty equipment and maintain safety awareness.
• Flexibly cover for other team members as needed.
• Attend supervision, appraisals, and training.

Skills

Customer service

Cleaning experience

Initiative in cleaning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hands-on approach

Time management

Empathy and values alignment

Job description

We have vacancy for part-time Domestic Assistant.

About Thistle

At Thistle we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn't mean a life crisis.

Our charity supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions; to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them. We believe that everyone in Scotland should have access to our person-centred approach to health and wellbeing.

About The Role

We are looking for experienced Domestic Assistant to join our friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. There is one afternoon vacancy available. The shifts will be Monday - Thursday 6am - 9.15am and 6am - 9am on a Friday.

The role will include: -

• Open and /or lock up and alarm Centre of Wellbeing
• Buff floors on the ground floor
• Clean office, conference, training and kitchen facilities on a daily basis
• Dust/polish surfaces and vacuum carpets
• Clean toilets and wash hand basins daily
• Empty recycling and rubbish bins
• Wash doors, skirtings, woodwork and radiators
• Report faulty equipment
• Maintain an awareness of Thistle Foundation's Health & Safety Regulations
• Work flexibly with the other team members to ensure the requirements of the domestic service are met. This will include covering for other team members' absence
• Attend and actively participate in supervision, appraisals, team and general meetings and training
• Undertake any further duties deemed necessary by the Facilities Manager or Facilities Coordinator

Do you have the following experience and skills?

• Previous cleaning experience, particularly of using small floor buffers, is desirable
• Excellent customer service skills and professional approach
• An ability to use initiative in cleaning
• Good communication skills
• An ability to work as part of a team
• A highly practical, hands-on approach
• Responsible attitude to time management and attendance
• Understanding and empathy with the organisation's aims and values

Both roles require flexibility to cover other shifts and attend meetings outwith normal hours.

What we offer

Contributory pension scheme

Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme

30 days of annual leave

Free Thistle Gym membership

Membership of the HSF Health & Benefits Plan

Thistle Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Successful applicants will be subject to a Standard Disclosure check, which will be paid for by Thistle.

Please note this is an open-ended vacancy. Applications will be considered as they are received, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.