Retirement Housing Assistant

Bield Housing and Care; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Bield Housing and Care is seeking a part-time Retirement Housing Assistant at Elderslie Court in Glasgow. The role involves cleaning duties, emergency assistance, and ensuring a safe environment for older tenants. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in supporting older people.

Benefits

On-the-job training and access to qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Sick Pay

Family Friendly Policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards for long service

Option to buy/sell holidays

Qualifications

• Interest in working with older people is essential.
• Relevant experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties for communal areas and vacant flats.
• Provide general and emergency assistance to tenants.

Skills

Interest in working with older people

Understanding of older people's needs

Job description

Rate: £10,656.46 - £23,311 per month

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 16 day per week

Temporary Retirement Housing Assistant Opportunity in Elderslie Court, Glasgow

At Bield our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are a non-profit organisation with charitable status committed to providing a wide range of housing, care and support services to enable older people in Scotland to live independent and fulfilling lives.

Apply for this opportunity today!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Retirement Housing Assistant to cover a career break of current post holder.

The successful candidate will undertake a range of cleaning duties to ensure that internal communal areas are clean, hygienic and meet the standards expected by our tenants and visitors to the development.

On occasion, the Assistant will be expected to clean vacant flats and/ or external pathways of the development and provide general and emergency assistance to tenants, as required. In addition you will respond to property emergencies, taking appropriate action when the Manager is off duty and providing cover for the development office as required.

These developments offers safe and secure homes designed especially for those aged 60 and over, who wish to retain their independence.

Hours of employment

Hours of employment is 16 hours a week

Bield Offer:

- Fantastic working hours – no late shifts or night-time working

- On the job and work related training, including access to accredited qualifications

- Option to buy or sell holidays each year

- Bield cover the cost of Disclosure checks for employment opportunities

- Occupational Sick Pay

- Long Service Awards

- Family Friendly Policies

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Employee Assistance Programme

Role Requirements:

Bield is one of the largest providers of housing and support services to older people in Scotland and everyone plays an important role in making sure that our services improve the lives of older people in Scotland. We value kindness above all and as part of our team you will have a unique opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of older people.

An interest in working with older people and an understanding of their needs is essential. Although relevant experience in a similar post is also desirable, it is not essential as induction and training will be provided.

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If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact us using the details above. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application.

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