Cleaning Operative

Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.   

We are seeking two Cleaning Operatives to join our Catering and Domestic team on a part-time employed basis. The post-holders will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the organisation, including administrative/office buildings and residential cottages. 

The successful applicants will be part of a small team working in a busy environment. A commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and the ability to work in an organised manner are therefore key requirements for the role. A strong customer focus and proven ability to communicate well and build productive relationships with people at all levels are essential. 

The successful candidates will work 25 hours per week (0.71 FTE), 7am – 12:30pm, Monday to Friday, and will be expected to work to agreed cleaning schedules. 

The role offers a competitive salary of £18,425 per annum based on a full-time equivalent salary of £25,796 per annum. 

Successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. 

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience. 

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available. 

We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance and staff development. Benefits include: 

• On-site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy 
• Free gym membership 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Access to a wellbeing app and counselling 
• Access to discounts on shopping and events. 
• Access to a comprehensive induction package, and to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us. 

More information on the benefits of working at Harmeny, plus a fuller job description and person specification can be found on our website.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact, Lesley McDonald, Catering and Domestic Services Manager by telephoning the Trust. 

To apply, please complete the application form via the recruitment section on our website.

Closing date: 12 June 2026