Auxiliary, Sheltered/Retirement Housing
- Location:
- Various Locations in Perth & Kinross Council Area, PH1 5GD
- Salary:
- £8,587 - £9,033 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 15 hours per week
Job Description
Auxiliary, Sheltered/Retirement Housing PKC09856
£8,587 - £9,033 (15 hours/week)
Various Sheltered Housing units within Perth and Kinross
We are looking for an auxiliary to work within our sheltered and retirement housing to carry out cleaning duties across Perth and Kinross City area. There May be occasions when you will be asked to work in units out with Perth City Centre. You will also work closely with the Housing Support Officers within the sheltered and retirement units to ensure that the best possible service is provided to our tenants.
You will work 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday working a total of 15 hours per week. These hours are generally in the mornings but there may be a requirement for afternoon working to meet the demands of the service.
You will be expected to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in communal and external areas within Sheltered Housing Units and retirement sites. This is even more important because of the pandemic and the COVID-related measures in relation to infection control. You should have a good understanding of Health and Safety and will need to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.
You will support the Housing Support Officer with activities or events.
The Individual
We are looking for the successful candidate to meet the following criteria:
Have previous cleaning experience and be able to cope with the demands of the role as it can be physically demanding
have a good knowledge of Health and safety principles and good practice
Demonstrate confidentiality and integrity of all Council information
Have experience of working with cleaning materials and ideally have undertaken CoSHH training
Be able to treat all colleagues and customers with dignity and respect and be sensitive to the needs of older people
Gives a high priority to customer satisfaction
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be flexible and able to prioritise constant and often conflicting demands
Have a willingness to travel to units throughout Perth and Kinross to provide holiday and sickness cover when required.
Be willing to learn and adapt to new situations and working methods
Work as part of a wider team and make a meaningful contribution to the team
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Lorna Cassidy, on 01738 476865.
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