Domestic x2 - Bill Prentice Court - MID07779

Midlothian Council; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking two reliable domestics to join the Extra Care housing team at Bill Prentice Court. You will maintain high cleanliness standards in communal and staff areas, helping provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Hours are 2x12.5 per week (25 hours). This permanent post carries a salary at the first point of the scale; the minimum actual salary is £9,307.61 per annum.

Qualifications

• Basic reading is a requirement of the job to enable reading instructions on chemicals and laundry equipment.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout communal and staff areas.
• Support residents, visitors and staff by creating a safe, welcoming environment.
• PVG scheme membership is required for Regulated Work with Protected Adults.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Basic reading

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for reliable and caring domestics to join our Extra Care housing team. This role is essential in helping us provide a safe, comfortable and welcome environment for residents of Bill Prentice Court, visitors and staff.

As a domestic, you will support by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout communal & Staff areas.

KNOWLEDGE

Basic reading is a requirement of the job to enable the Jobholder to read the instructions regarding the handling of chemicals and use of laundry equipment.

Knowledge is normally acquired through demonstration and familiarisation on the job.

Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also an essential requirement for this post.

Closing Date - Wednesday 28th October 2026

Interview Date - Thursday 5th November 2026

Requirements

Position Title: Domestic x2

Directorate: Health & Social Care

Working from Home: No

Location: Bill Prentice Court

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 2x 12.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: TBC

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 12.5 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £9,307.61 per annum.

Responsibilities

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

The Individual

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.