At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and participate in cleaning to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Company: Join Midlothian Council, dedicated to transforming community services.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive salary and flexible shift patterns.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and support for trainees and care-experienced individuals.
- Why this job: Make a difference in health and social care while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Basic reading skills and willingness to complete cleaning certification.
The predicted salary is between 17024 - 17024 £ per year.
Based within Highbank Intermediate Care (move of Premises to Bonnyrigg later this year), your role will be to supervise and participate in the cleaning of designated areas to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. To undertake daily maintenance and the checking of equipment. Ordering of provisions and stock levels. To work shift times, early morning and late afternoons/evenings 5 days per week.
KNOWLEDGE: Basic reading is a requirement of the job to enable the Jobholder to read the instructions regarding the handling of chemicals. Must complete The British Institute of Cleaning Services, Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate, Stage 1 within 6 months of employment.
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 protected 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Senior Cleaner - Highbank Intermediate Care - MID07627 employer: Midlothian Council
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