At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to keep Highbank Intermediate Care clean and safe for everyone.
- Company: Midlothian Council, dedicated to improving community health and care services.
- Benefits: Permanent position with a competitive salary and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Basic reading skills and a team player attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 14892 - 14892 £ per year.
Based at Highbank Intermediate Care, Eskbank, Dalkeith, you will be responsible for domestic cleaning duties including, bedrooms, toilets and communal areas. You will also complete cleaning schedules and ensure infection control procedures and COSHH regulations are followed.
Knowledge
Basic reading is a requirement of the job to enable the Jobholder to read the instructions regarding the handling of chemicals and use of laundry equipment. Knowledge is normally acquired through demonstration and familiarisation on the job. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also an essential requirement for this post.
Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with 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.
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 20 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £14,892.17 per annum.
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
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 to discuss with 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.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Domestic - Highbank Intermediate Care - MID07628 in Dalkeith employer: Midlothian Council
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