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Location: Edinburgh
Salary: A GBP 11,190 (Pro rata of A GBP 27,276)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time 16 Per week (full-time is 39 hours)
We have a vacancy for a part-time Domestic Assistant.
About Thistle
At Thistle we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn’t mean a life crisis.
Our charity supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them. We believe that everyone in Scotland should have access to our person-centred approach to health and wellbeing.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Domestic Assistant to join our friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. There is one afternoon vacancy available. The shifts will be Monday - Thursday 5.15pm - 8.30pm and 4pm - 7pm on a Friday.
The role will include:
- Open and/or lock up and alarm Centre of Wellbeing
- Buff floors on the ground floor
- Clean office, conference, training, and kitchen facilities on a daily basis
- Dust/polish surfaces and vacuum carpets
- Clean toilets and wash hand basins daily
- Empty recycling and rubbish bins
- Wash doors, skirtings, woodwork, and radiators
- Report faulty equipment
- Maintain an awareness of Thistle Foundation's Health and Safety Regulations
- Work flexibly with the other team members to ensure the requirements of the domestic service are met. This will include covering for other team members' absence
- Attend and actively participate in supervision, appraisals, team and general meetings, and training
- Undertake any further duties deemed necessary by the Facilities Manager or Facilities Coordinator
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Do you have the following experience and skills?
- Previous cleaning experience, particularly of using small floor buffers, is desirable
- Excellent customer service skills and professional approach
- An ability to use initiative in cleaning
- Good communication skills
- An ability to work as part of a team
- A highly practical, hands-on approach
- Responsible attitude to time management and attendance
- Understanding and empathy with the organization’s aims and values
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What we offer
- Contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- 30 days of annual leave
- Free Thistle Gym membership
- Membership of the HSF Health and Benefits Plan
Thistle Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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