At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep Highbank Intermediate Care sparkling clean and safe for residents.
- Company: Join Midlothian Council, dedicated to transforming community services.
- Benefits: Permanent position with a competitive salary and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible 20-hour work week with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Basic reading skills and a team player attitude required.
The predicted salary is between 14391 - 14391 £ 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.
Responsibilities
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 Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.
The Individual
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 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.
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 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 - MID07549 employer: Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and personal development. Working at Highbank Intermediate Care in Dalkeith provides employees with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the health and social care sector while enjoying a permanent contract with flexible hours. The council is committed to employee growth, ensuring that staff have access to training and development opportunities, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
