Auxiliary, Sheltered/retirement Housing

LOCATION:
Harriet Court Sheltered Housing, Harriet Row, Blairgowrie, PH10 6BZ

SALARY:
£8,587 - £9,033 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time

HOURS:
15 hours per week

£8,587 - £9,033 (15 Hours per week)
Harriet Court Sheltered Housing, Harriet Row, Blairgowrie, PH10 6BZ

We are looking for an auxiliary to work within our sheltered housing unit at Harriet Court in Blairgowrie to carry out cleaning duties. You may be required to work at other units or locations too. 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**:

- 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.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

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A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.