Locum Domestic

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Duties include:

Cleaning of designated areas to ensure that they are kept in a hygienic condition by vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning toilets and washing walls.

Undertake kitchen and dining room duties e.g. basic preparation of food, transport of trolleys to & from kitchen, measuring fridge temperatures, cleaning kitchen equipment and dishwashing.

Operating powered equipment including laundry equipment. Report any faults or malfunctions in equipment to Manager.

Washing ironing and folding clothes. Collecting dirty linen and putting away clean laundry in rooms

Report any faults or malfunctions in equipment to Manager.

Basic reading is a requirement of the job to enable the Jobholder to read the instructions regarding the handling of chemicals and use of laundry equipment.

Knowledge is normally acquired through demonstration and familiarisation on the job.

Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also an essential requirement for this post.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Full training will be provided.

For more information or if you are interested in applying please email: SeniorNewbyresTeam@midlothian.gov.uk or call 0131 270 5656

If you are interested in work at Highbank, please email Highbankassistantmanagers@midlothian.gov.uk

If you are interested in work at Cowan Court, please email Margaret.mcgillivray@midlothian.gov.uk

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Locum Domestic

Directorate: Health and Social Care

Working from Home: No

Location: Newbyres Village Care Home, Highbank Residential Home or Cowan Court

Contract Status: Locum

Hours of Work: Variable hours negotiable with service

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

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 email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk 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.