Retirement Housing Assistant REQ02756

Bield Housing and Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit housing organization is seeking a Retirement Housing Assistant at Eamont Lodge Court, Glasgow. The role includes cleaning communal areas, assisting tenants, and responding to emergencies. This position offers flexible hours with no late or night shifts. Training and support will be provided, making it ideal for those interested in working with older individuals.

Benefits

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

On the job training and access to accredited qualifications

Option to buy or sell holidays each year

Occupational Sick Pay

Long Service Awards

Family Friendly Policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career breaks

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• An understanding of the needs of older people.
• Relevant experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning duties in communal areas and vacant flats.
• Provide general and emergency assistance to tenants.
• Respond to property emergencies when the Manager is off duty.

Skills

Interest in working with older people

Understanding older people's needs

Job description

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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Retirement Housing Assistant at Eamont Lodge Court, Glasgow.

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.



Eamont Lodge Court offers safe and secure homes designed especially for those aged 60 and over. The development is just off Great Western Road and had good transport links into the city. Local shops, doctors and cafes are within easy walking distance.



Hours of employment
20 hours per 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
Career breaks
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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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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