Relief Cleaner

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local governmental organization is seeking cleaners for various locations across Aberdeen City. The positions offer flexible hours on a casual basis. Applicants must be able to demonstrate cleaning competency and hold or obtain PVG membership. Full training, uniform, and PPE will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and uniform provided

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Competency in the use of all cleaning products and equipment.
• Ability to achieve a suitable standard of cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to specified standards.
• Open and close buildings as applicable.

Job description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Various locations across Aberdeen City (not based at Marischal College)

Duration: Casual/Relief - as and when basis

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that from 1 April 2023, candidates for roles requiring PVG membership will need to cover the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above, including teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour).

The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership cost—either £18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members—and this amount will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary.

Are you looking to take on extra work to supplement your income or seeking flexible hours?

We have opportunities on our relief pool for Cleaners at various locations across the city, with flexible hours.

The postholder will be responsible for carrying out a range of cleaning duties to a specified standard. Full training, uniform, and PPE will be provided.

If you’d like to find out more about current opportunities, please contact Andrea Taylor via email: [e-mail]

If you wish to apply, please specify which area of the city you prefer.

About the role:

To carry out cleaning duties to the hours and standards defined by the Service, including opening and closing buildings where applicable, and ensuring work areas are left safe and secure.

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Either has or can achieve within 3 months a suitable standard of cleaning as determined by the Service, and be competent in the use of equipment and materials used.
• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland check)

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

• Appropriate level of health and fitness to carry out the tasks of the job
• Competency in the use of all equipment issued
• Competency in the use of all cleaning products used

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options for most roles, allowing employees to choose a pattern that suits both them and the organization.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and may require adjustments during the selection process, please contact [e-mail].

Forces and Other Schemes

We are a forces-friendly employer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For questions about jobs and application processes, email [e-mail].

We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who meet minimum criteria and are:

• Disability
• Care-experienced and aged 16-29
• Aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or attended an Aberdeen City Council school, applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (excluding Trades apprenticeships)
• Completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and applying for relevant apprenticeships
• New Scots aged 16-24 applying for any apprenticeships