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Shetland Islands Council; Brae; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council is seeking a Domestic Assistant for North Haven Care Services in Brae, Shetland. The role involves managing daily domestic duties to ensure the smooth running of a residential care home, while adhering to health and safety regulations including COSHH for equipment.

The post is permanent, part-time (12 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year) with PVG scheme requirements prior to offer and no visa sponsorship. Flexible working options are available.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily domestic duties to support the smooth operation of a residential care home.
• Follow health and safety rules including COSHH when using electrical equipment.
• Demonstrate flexibility with part-time hours and working patterns.

Job description

Domestic Assistant - North Haven Care Services - SIC08984

The postholder will be required to manage their time efficiently in order to ensure the smooth running of the domestic duties of a residential care home or other similar establishment.

The Domestic Assistant will be aware of and adhere to health and safety rules and regulations (including COSHH regs) relating to all aspects of the post including the use of electrical equipment.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is C
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 12.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

This post is based at North Haven Care Services, Brae, Shetland.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.