At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older residents by maintaining clean communal areas and assisting with emergencies.
- Company: Bield Housing & Care, a caring and inclusive organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, flexible working, and health care benefits.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a genuine interest in helping others.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
Two Assistant - Independent Living Opportunities at our Cumbernauld Hub. As an Assistant - Independent Living, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of duties to ensure that internal communal areas are clean, hygienic and meet the standards expected by our tenants and visitors to the development. On occasion, the Assistant will be expected to clean vacant flats and/or external pathways of the development and provide general and emergency assistance to tenants, as required. In addition, you will respond to property emergencies, taking appropriate action when the Manager is off duty and providing cover for the development office as required. This role requires working flexibly across all developments within the local hub in line with service needs, ensuring continuity and consistency for our tenants.
Vacancy 1 - 18.5 hours per week
Monday: 10am to 6pm
Tuesday: 9:30am to 2pm
Sunday: 10am to 6pm
Vacancy 2 - 27.5 hours per week
Monday: 9:30am to 2pm
Tuesday: 10am to 6pm
Wednesday: 9:30am to 2pm
Thursday: 10am to 6pm
Friday: 9:30am to 2pm
Other RHWM developments within the hub operate at 10am-6pm so you must be willing to be flexible to Hub needs, which may involve occasional weekend working. Cumbernauld Hub: Hillcrest Court and Campsie Gardens.
About You
Experience of a similar type of role would be an advantage but is not an essential requirement as training will be provided. You should bring to the role a genuine interest in working with older people and an ability to respond calmly to requests for assistance.
What We Offer
Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Generous holidays entitlement
Opportunities to work flexibly
Access to a health care benefit plan, credit union and cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to access a wide range of learning and development activities including management & leadership programmes, job related training and qualifications to ensure your continuous progress.
Important Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions. Bield Housing & Care does not currently hold a sponsorship licence – we are unable to support visa applications at this time. Please see the attachment above for the full job description and person specification.
Bield Housing & Care. Scottish Charity no. SC I Property Factor PF Disability Confident Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria. In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Assistant - Independent Living x 2 in Cumbernauld employer: Bield Housing Association
Bield Housing & Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the older community we serve. With competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlements, and a commitment to employee development through various training programmes, we ensure that our staff have the resources they need to thrive. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a fulfilling work environment where their contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of our tenants.
