Location: Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 7JH

Hours: Permanent, Part-Time (working 16 hours a week)

Salary: Circa £16,500 per annum, pro rata

How do we work?

Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children in the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 301,000 children, young people and families. Working in residential care is both challenging and rewarding. Our aim is to give every young person we work with the support to reach their potential and also support their aspirations for a positive future: this is a vital part of our work.

The Gilmerton Road support service is an intensive support service for young people with challenging behaviour, intellectual disabilities and additional support needs.

The services are structured around the following services: Short Breaks, Outreach Support both community and building based, after-school provision, complimentary education provision and an assessment-based support service for young people in the local areas.

We are looking for a Domestic to work 16 hours a week which will be Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm and one hour a week for staff meetings. You will ensure that all areas of the project are maintained and kept to a high standard. You will be working when the Children and young people are likely to be present at times when you are required to work. You will require a PVG check for this reason.

How will you make a difference?

You'll significantly improve young people's lives:

By keeping high standards of cleaning

By being able to work using your own initiative

By replenishing cleaning materials and any other stocks as required

By keeping all areas free from hazards

By ensuring all bins are emptied to minimise any fire risk

By reporting any breakages or any concerns to Management

By working within Action for Children's policies and procedures

What will you need?

A willingness to understand the issues faced by young people
Excellent attention to detail
Good communication skills
The ability to work on your own initiative with good problem solving skills
A Food Hygiene certificate is desirable
The ability to prioritise and plan your schedule on a daily basis.
A good knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work.
An understanding of Safeguarding
The willingness to complete training which is relevant to your role.

How will we reward you?

Minimum 29 days' holiday (pro rata)
Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages
Season ticket travel loans
Company pension scheme
Discounts at major high street retailers.

Plus, there's a lot more besides.

Want to join our team? Don't hesitate and apply now!

Action for Children is committed to safer recruitment practices, designed to protect the welfare of the children and young people using our services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable children's lives and to build a fulfilling and meaningful career with a leading UK children's charity.

Please note: Interviews are planned to be held the week on 16th Dec 2019.

For more information on this opportunity please contact Collette on 07741 742 775 or email her at collette.fraser@actionforchildren.org.uk

Guidant is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.