Assistant: Retirement Housing with Meals

NEW Assistant Opportunity in Edinburgh 

At Bield our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are a non-profit organisation with charitable status committed to providing a wide range of housing, care and support services to enable older people in Scotland to live independent and fulfilling lives. 

Bield have a fantastic opportunity for a part-time Assistant to join our team in Edinburgh. Donaldson Court provides a Retirement Housing with Meals Service to tenants, aged 60 and over, who wish to retain their independence but also want to benefit from leaving the worries of making their own meals each day to someone else. 

Donaldson Court is a Retirement Housing with meals development located off Burlington Street in Edinburgh. Great location to access local shops, cafes including great transport links. 

The successful candidate will undertake a range of cleaning duties to ensure that internal communal areas are clean, hygienic and meet the standards expected by our tenants and visitors to the development. You will also assist by preparing the dining room for mealtimes, heating prepared meals and delivering these dishes to tenants. 

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. 

Hours of employment are 16 hours per week, organised as follows: 

Tuesday10:00am -19:00

Saturday 10:00am -19:00

Bield Offer 

- Assistant hourly rate is £12.21

- Donaldson Court is located in Edinburgh’s city centre with great access to public transport 

- Fantastic working hours – no late shifts or night-time working 

- Overtime opportunity’s available/ No night/ evening work required 

- Excellent holidays of up to 34 days each year (pro rata for part-time employees) 

- On the job and work related training, including access to accredited qualifications i.e. Advanced Food Hygiene 

- Option to buy or sell holidays each year 

- Bield cover the cost of Disclosure checks for employment opportunities 

- Occupational Sick Pay 

- Long Service Awards 

- Family Friendly Policies 

- Cycle to Work Scheme 

- Career breaks 

- Employee Assistance Programme 

Role Requirements 

Bield is one of the largest providers of housing and support services to older people in Scotland and everyone plays an important role in making sure that our services improve the lives of older people in Scotland. We value kindness above all and as part of our team you will have a unique opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of older people. 

An interest in working with older people and an understanding of their needs is essential. Although relevant experience in a similar post is also desirable, it is not essential as induction and training will be provided. 

Please select the attachment for the full job description and person specification. 

If you are interested in working with us on a flexible basis, providing cover for holidays, absence or at peak times, please contact Bield’s HR teams directly to find out more about casual work opportunities. 

If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact us using the details above. If you need further information about the post please contact HR. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application. 

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