Facilities Assistant - Cleaning

North Ayrshire Council; Largs; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

North Ayrshire Council is seeking a part-time cleaner for the Facilities Management Team. The role involves ensuring cleanliness in various council facilities including schools and residential homes, with flexible working hours during term times. Candidates must undergo PVG checks due to the nature of the role and previous cleaning experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme.
• Experience in cleaning roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cleaning within council buildings.
• Work within St Colmes Place Sheltered Housing.
• Role is subject to Adult PVG checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Location: St Colms Place School Street Largs, KA30 8DN

Rate: £12.60 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 10 hours per week

Job Summary

Interviews may be conducted in person or via Microsoft Teams. You will need a device with a camera and internet access. Guidance will be provided for virtual interviews.

This role involves providing high-quality cleaning within council buildings for the Facilities Management Team. The buildings include Schools, Nurseries, Day Centres, Offices, Libraries, Residential Homes, Depots, and Sheltered Housing Units across North Ayrshire. The position is Term Time and based within St Colmes Place Sheltered Housing. Working hours are negotiable, Monday to Friday. Role is subject to Adult PVG checks.

For more details, see the attached Role Profile below.

North Ayrshire Council employs a behavioural-based approach during recruitment. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored.

If references are required, you will be notified if selected for an interview. Not providing relevant references may delay the process.

PVG (Adults)

This post involves Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with protected adults.

Preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check before employment is confirmed. The cost (£59 or £18) will be deducted from wages after starting. For more information, visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/ and Pre-employment checks.

If successful, your name and email will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form, which will be sent via email.

Our Workstyles

North Ayrshire Council has four Workstyles. This post is classified as: In Building — more than 90% of time spent at a single location.

More information on Workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles. Please ask at interview if you have questions about this Workstyle.