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Ref no:
471413
Published:
13/05/2026
Closes:
27/05/2026
Location:
Highcrofts, High Main Street, Dalmellington, KA6 7QF
Salary:
£11,360 per year £11,360 pro rata per annum (£24,850.00 fte)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
16 hours per week

Retirement Housing Assistant

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 Highcrofts, Dalmellington.

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

Hours of employment

16 hours per week

Monday and Friday 1:30pm to 5pm

Tuesday to Thursday 2pm to 5pm

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, 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

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

Important Information

  • This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions.
  • Bield Housing & Care does not currently hold a sponsorship licence – we are unable to support visa applications at this time.
  • Please see the attachment above for the full job description and person specification.
  • Bield Housing & Care. Scottish Charity no. SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146

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 get in touch.