Facilities Assistant x3 - MID06925

Medirest Signature; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking Facilities Assistants for various positions in schools across Midlothian. Candidates must have a general standard of education and will require PVG Scheme membership for regulated work with children. The role offers varied hours across different locations, with a minimum salary of £13.79 per hour. Training will be provided to successful applicants.

Qualifications

• General standard of education required; training will be provided.
• Successful applicants will need PVG Scheme membership for regulated work with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining cleanliness in schools.
• Comply with regulations for working with children.

Job description

Job Description

KNOWLEDGE

A general standard of education is required, and training will be provided on Building Cleaning tasks.

Closing Date: Sunday 27th July

Interview Dates: Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th August

Requirements

Position Title: Facilities Assistant x3

Directorate: Place

Position Details:

• Bonnyrigg Primary School - 16 hours per week, Permanent, 38 weeks per year
• Penicuik High School - 15 hours per week, Permanent, 38 weeks per year
• Roslin Primary School - 7.5 hours per week, Permanent, 38 weeks per year

Working Pattern: Various depending on location

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

The minimum actual salary for this position is £13.79 per hour.

Responsibilities

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 need to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before starting employment with Midlothian Council, at no cost to you.

For more information on the PVG Scheme, visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

Note: Disclosure Scotland has changed how PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email when your certificate is available to view, which is only valid for 14 days from the first view. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view your certificate within this period, a new application will be needed, incurring additional costs.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying or accessing documents, or if you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please call 0131 271 3063 and mention the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation to improve service delivery. As part of this process, some existing employees may be offered suitable alternative employment within the Council. Internal candidates may be interviewed before external applicants, which could extend the application process. Thank you for your patience.

If you are a trainee in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person previously in care, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria.