Relief Domestic Assistant, Grianan Day Centre (3077) - CNS05444

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking Relief Domestic Assistants for Grianan Day Centre to cover annual leave and sickness absence. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and health standards in the centre, requiring candidates to have cleaning experience and an understanding of the rights of vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning, preferably in a work setting.
• Understanding of the rights of older people and adults with additional support needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance at the Day Centre.
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the Day Centre.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Understanding of rights of older people

Job description

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Relief Domestic Assistants, Grianan Day Centre
£14.30 per hour, inclusive of £1.48 per hour Distant Islands Allowance

Grianan Day Centre require staff to cover periods of annual leave and sickness absence. You will provide domestic assistance in the Day Centre, with particular responsibility for the overall cleanliness of the Day Centre, to the standard necessary for the health and safety of service users.

You should have experience of cleaning, preferably to a schedule or in a work setting and an understanding of the rights of older people and adults with additional support needs.

This role requires the wearing and use of PPE.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

This post is on an as and when basis to cover absences of permanent staff. Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 16 June 2025