Relief Facilities Assistant (Term-Time) (Fixed Term) - WDN05694

Limra Networks; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Facilities Assistant to ensure service continuity within schools and offices. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including staff supervision, cleaning, and food handling. The successful candidate will adhere to health and safety regulations while working independently and as part of a team. The organization prides itself on flexibility and offers generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme and ample annual leave. If you are proactive and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this position could be a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25+ Days Annual Leave

Employee Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• PVG membership is essential for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of facilities across various locations.
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Facilities Management

Food Safety

Health and Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Supervision

Education

PVG Scheme Membership

Job description

Job Description

This is a fixed term post until 31/03/2025. The post is term-time; the salary will be pro-rata'd to the hours worked.

The role of a Relief Facilities Assistant is to work from a base location and, as required, support other locations throughout their working week for service continuity within schools and offices in the area.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Facilities Management Services within various premises as required. There will be a combination of duties with a flexible day-to-day variable need, including staff supervision, key holding responsibility, cleaning duties, porterage, food handling, and various other duties as detailed in the job profile.

The post holder will require adherence to Food Safety Systems of Work and Health and Safety legislations; previous experience in this line of work would be an advantage. The successful candidate should be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, and as such, membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are therefore not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions that for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself on providing flexible working to support work-life balance. In addition to this, there are also additional benefits:

1. Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
2. A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days, as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
3. Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council, please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: About Us

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council can be found using the following link: Benefits

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations, such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.