Service: Health and Social Care Partnership
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024
An opportunity has become available for a Domestic Assistant to join our team within our house setting of East King Street Children's House which is in Helensburgh. Our team provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for looked after children and young people.
The ideal candidate will be an important and valuable part of our team who will contribute to the homely environment and clean feel of our house, role modelling positive behaviour for our children and young people. We require someone with a flexible and adaptive approach that can work to a high standard of cleanliness to ensure a healthy and safe environment for children and staff members, while adhering to the various policies and procedures of the local authority.
Due to the nature of work confidentiality and sensitivity will also be required to ensure the wellbeing of all children and young people within our house.
Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
Applicants should note that:-
- Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
- This post is not suitable for job share.
- The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
- This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both children and adults.
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:-
Laura-Jayne Callaghan, House Manager
Contact Telephone Number: 01436 670385
Email: Laura-jayne.callaghan@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy