Retirement Housing Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £6,660.29 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £6,660.29 pro rata per annum (£23,311 FTE) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Inellan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bield Housing and Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ02811 |
Summary
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.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Retirement Housing Assistant at Dalriada Grove, Innellan.
The successful candidate will undertake a range of cleaning duties to ensure that internal communal areas are clean, hygienic and meet the standards expected by our tenants and visitors to the development.
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.
Dalriada Grove offers safe and secure homes designed especially for those aged 50 and over. The development is situated on Shore Road and has impressive views across the Firth of Clyde. There is one shop which sells groceries and has a Post Office service. Mobile vans provide many of the main services. A regular bus service operates to and from Dunoon.
Hours of employment
10 hours per week
Monday to Friday 3pm - 5pm
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.
Bield Offer:
Fantastic working hours – no late shifts or night-time working
On the job and work related training, including access to accredited qualifications
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
Please select the attachment for the full job description and person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application.
Bield Housing & Care Scottish Charity SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Retirement Housing Assistant at Dalriada Grove, Innellan.
The successful candidate will undertake a range of cleaning duties to ensure that internal communal areas are clean, hygienic and meet the standards expected by our tenants and visitors to the development.
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.
Dalriada Grove offers safe and secure homes designed especially for those aged 50 and over. The development is situated on Shore Road and has impressive views across the Firth of Clyde. There is one shop which sells groceries and has a Post Office service. Mobile vans provide many of the main services. A regular bus service operates to and from Dunoon.
Hours of employment
10 hours per week
Monday to Friday 3pm - 5pm
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.
Bield Offer:
Fantastic working hours – no late shifts or night-time working
On the job and work related training, including access to accredited qualifications
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
Please select the attachment for the full job description and person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) which means you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions on your application.
Bield Housing & Care Scottish Charity SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146
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