Temporary Assistant: Retirement Housing with Meals

Bield have a fantastic opportunity for a part-time Assistant to join our close knit-team within Seafar, Cumbernauld on a temporary basis. Campsie Gardens provides a Retirement Housing with Meals Service to tenants, aged 60 and over, who wish to retain their independence and the right person will help make this possible. You will benefit from daytime work and great work life balance as you will assist with the preparation and delivery of our flexible meals service - the latest meal being served in the early evening.

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 14 hours per week, organised as follows:

Saturday and Sunday: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

With a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

Bield Offer

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

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

- Option to buy or sell holidays each year

- On the job and work related training

- Bield cover the cost of Disclosure checks for employment opportunities

- Occupational Sick Pay

- Long Service Awards

- Family Friendly Policies

An REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent would be desirable. Although relevant experience in a similar post is also desirable, it is not essential as induction and training (e.g. food hygiene) will be provided., Disability Confident
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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.