Cleaner/Caretaker - MID06596

Job Vacancy This role is to support the effective running of Penicuik Town Hall (Cowan Institute). The 16 hours will be worked to meet the needs of the building and user groups/lets. Overtime may be available. For more information please email cll@midlothian.gov.uk. Training on procedures and skills will be provided. KNOWLEDGE All Jobholders are required to be numerate, effective communicators and be experienced in dealing with the public. Previous caretaking/cleaning experience is desirable. CLOSING DATE – Sunday 9th February 2025 INTERVIEW DATE – Wednesday 19th February 2025 Job Advert Position Title: Cleaner/Caretaker Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnership Working from Home: No Location: Penicuik Town Hall Contract Status: Fixed term until 31/12/2026 Hours of Work: 16 Working Pattern: Hours can include Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu afternoons/evenings; Sat morning-afternoon Weeks per year: 52 Based on 16 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £11,504.64 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and 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 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.