Caretaker/Handyperson

Job Vacancy

This is an exciting opportunity to work between two care settings  Cowan court Extra Care Housing in Penicuik & Highbank Intermediate Care in Eskbank Dalkeith( This is due to move to Bonnyrigg in 2026.

 

KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

The jobholder must be literate and numerate and have general knowledge and experience of household building maintenance, preferably with some knowledge of the building trades.

Driving licence essential

 

CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 11th February 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 17th February 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Caretaker /Handyperson

Directorate: Health and Social Care

Working from Home: No

Location: Cowan Court/Highbank

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Mon to Thursday 08:00-15:45 Friday 08:00-15:30

Weeks per year: 52

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £25,885.45 per annum. 

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults..
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.