Facilities Assistant - MID07656

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support Residential Services at Lady Brae/Woodburn Court. The role involves cleaning, laundry, and basic kitchen duties across designated areas and is based on a 20-hour week.

The position is permanent with working pattern Monday–Friday 10:00–14:00. Salary starts at the first point on the scale (£14,892.17 per annum). PVG Scheme membership is required for regulated work with children.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership is required for regulated work with children.
• Regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• PVG Update checks may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas within residential buildings to keep them hygienic (including bedrooms).
• Undertake kitchen and dining duties such as laying/clearing tables and basic food prep.
• Operate laundry equipment and assist with laundry tasks for young people (washing, ironing, folding).
• Maintain a tidy utility room and report equipment faults to seniors.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Basic reading

Tools

Laundry equipment

Job description

Job Advert

Working across the houses within Midlothian Residential services.

Cleaning of designated areas within the buildings including the young person's bedrooms to ensure that they are kept in a hygienic condition by vacuuming, cleaning floors, cleaning baths/showers/toilets and washing walls.

Undertake kitchen and dining room duties e.g. laying and clearing tables, basic preparation of food, and washing up, deep cleans etc.

Operating powered equipment including laundry equipment. Report any faults or malfunctions in equipment to Seniors.

Support young people to ensure laundry duties are completed e.g. washing, ironing and folding clothes. Ensuring utility room is clean and tidy at all times.

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: Thursday 27th August 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Facilities Assistant - Residential Services

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Location: Lady Brae/Woodburn Court

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 20 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday- Friday 10:00-14:00

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 20 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £14,892.17 per annum.

Requirements

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

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. 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

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. 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.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] stating the post reference number. 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.