At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure communal areas are clean and assist tenants with emergencies.
- Company: Bield Housing & Care, a supportive and inclusive charity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced pension, generous holidays, and flexible working.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for training and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience is a plus, but genuine interest in helping others is key.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 32000 £ per year.
As an Assistant, 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. Other RHWM development within the hub operates at 10:30am-6pm so you must be willing to be flexible to Hub needs, which may involve occasional weekend working. Levenmouth Hub – Braehead Gardens and Carlow Court. Post will be based at Braehead 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.
Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. 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.
Independent Living Assistant Co-Ordinator Job profile in Airdrie employer: Bield Housing & Care
Bield Housing & Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and tenants. With competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlements, and a commitment to employee development through various training programmes, staff are empowered to grow in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the lives of older people in the Levenmouth area. The flexibility of zero-hour contracts allows for a balanced work-life dynamic, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking rewarding employment in the care sector.
