Retirement Housing Assistant

New opportunity in Dumbarton

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 part time Retirement Housing Assistant to join the team at Church Court, Dumbarton.

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.

Church Court offers safe and secure homes designed especially for those aged 60 and over. The development is located in a quiet residential area, moments walk away from the Meadow centre, St. James Retail park and the High Street, offering excellent transport links as well as local amenities.

Hours of employment are 19 hours per week, organised over Monday to Friday.

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.

Bield Offer:

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

On the job and work related training

Generous annual leave, including the 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

Please select the attachment for the full job description and person specification.

Disability Confident

Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria.

In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please email HR Team and a member of the team will get in touch.

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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