Assistant: Retirement Housing with Meals - Alexandria, United Kingdom - Bield Housing and Care

Bield Housing and Care
Bield Housing and Care
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Alexandria, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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NEW Assistant Opportunity in Alexandria
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: Retirement Housing with Meals to join our team in Alexandria.

The Croft 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.


The Croft is a Retirement Housing with Meals development located in Alexandria with access to local shops and cafes and is located within a 5-10 minute walking distance to bus stop and train station.


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 16 hours per week, organised as follows:
Monday and Sunday from 10.30am to 7.00pm

(30 minute unpaid break)


Bield Offer

  • Assistant hourly rate is £11.6
  • Fantastic working hours no late shifts or nighttime working
  • Excellent holidays of up to 34 days each year (pro rata for parttime 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.

Please select the attachment for the full job description and person specification.

If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact us using the details above.

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