Domestic Assistant in Edinburgh)

Ad Warrior Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking experienced Domestic Assistants for their Centre of Wellbeing in Edinburgh. The role involves various cleaning and maintenance tasks to support their aim of reducing isolation and promoting well-being among users. Candidates should have strong customer service skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude, with flexible hours required for either of the two available shifts. The charity offers a supportive working environment along with multiple employment benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Non-contributory death in service benefit

35 days of annual leave

Free Gym membership

Membership of the HSF Health & Benefits Plan

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, especially with small floor buffers, is desirable.
• Professionalism and excellent customer service skills required.
• Must have a proactive and responsible attitude towards tasks.

Responsibilities

• Open and lock up the Centre of Wellbeing.
• Clean office and kitchen facilities daily.
• Dust surfaces and maintain hygiene in toilets.

Skills

Customer service skills

Initiative in cleaning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Practical hands-on approach

Time management

Empathy with organization's aims

Job description

Domestic Assistant

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £7,862 (Pro rata of £25,552)

Hours : 12 Per week (full-time is 39 hours)

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

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

The Role

They are looking for experienced Domestic Assistants to join their friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar.

There are two vacancies available with the following hours:

* Role 1: 6am to 8.30am Monday to Thursday, 6am to 8am Friday

* Role 2: 6pm to 8.30pm Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 7pm Friday

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

Key Responsibilities

* 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

Skills and Qualifications

* 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

Benefits

* Contributory pension scheme

* Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme

* 35 days of annual leave

* Free Gym membership

* Membership of the HSF Health & Benefits Plan

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/thistle/vms/e/careers/positions/b6hcnEhsHc94UFfQbni1QQ

The organisation is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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