About this role
Domestic Assistant
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £11,190 (Pro rata of £27,276)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time 16 Per week (full-time is 39 hours)
We have vacancy for part-time Domestic Assistant.
About Thistle
At Thistle we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn’t mean a life crisis.
Our charity supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions; to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them. We believe that everyone in Scotland should have access to our person-centred approach to health and wellbeing.
About The Role
We are looking for two experienced Domestic Assistants to join our friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. There are two vacancies available, both 16hrs and the shifts will be as followed:
Role 1: 6am to 9.15am Mon to Thu; 6am to 9am Fri
Role 2: 5.15pm to 8.30pm Mon to Thu; 4pm to 7pm Fri
The role will include: -
Open and /or lock up and alarm Centre of WellbeingBuff floors on the ground floorClean office, conference, training and kitchen facilities on a daily basisDust/polish surfaces and vacuum carpetsClean toilets and wash hand basins dailyEmpty recycling and rubbish binsWash doors, skirtings, woodwork and radiatorsReport faulty equipmentMaintain an awareness of Thistle Foundation’s Health & Safety RegulationsWork flexibly with the other team members to ensure the requirements of the domestic service are met. This will include covering for other team members’ absenceAttend and actively participate in supervision, appraisals, team and general meetings and trainingUndertake any further duties deemed necessary by the Facilities Manager or Facilities Coordinator Do you have the following experience and skills?
Previous cleaning experience, particularly of using small floor buffers, is desirableExcellent customer service skills and professional approachAn ability to use initiative in cleaningGood communication skillsAn ability to work as part of a teamA highly practical, hands-on approachResponsible attitude to time management and attendanceUnderstanding and empathy with the organisation’s aims and values What we offer
Contributory pension schemeNon-contributory death in service benefit scheme30 days of annual leaveFree Thistle Gym membershipMembership of the HSF Health & Benefits Plan Thistle Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Please note this is an open-ended vacancy. Applications will be considered as they are received, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.