Domestic Assistant (2 Posts)

Job Description

There are 2 posts available, as follows:

Post 1 - 30 Hours, Permanent

Post 2 - 24 Hours, Permanent

Hours will be worked 5/7 or 4/7 days, including weekends.

In the role of Domestic Assistant, you will be required to carry out a range of cleaning activities, follow specific mandatory cleaning schedules and maintain records such as weekly work schedules and deep cleans.

Duties will include the use of powered cleaning equipment such as steam cleaners and floor cleaners to ensure the premises are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. You will be required to maintain high standards of cleanliness through out the establishment and follow infection control guidelines.

As these are part time posts, the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

Applicants should have relevant cleaning experience within a care home or hospital environment as this is an essential requirement.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/