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 with Cook duties 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.

**Hours of employment are flexible between 14-24 hours per week organised on a rota basis**:
Flexible arrangement which can be discussed at Interview.

Typical arrangement of hours would be 10.00am -18.00 with 1 hrs unpaid break.

**Bield Offer**
- Assistant hourly rate is £11.68
- 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.

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**Bield Housing & Care Scottish Charity SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146