Assistant RHWM
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13,986.60 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £13,986.60 pro rata per annum (£23,311 FTE) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | PH2 8NN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bield Housing and Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ02813 |
Summary
NEW Retirement Housing Assistant Opportunity in Perth!
Bield have a fantastic opportunity for a Retirement Housing Assistant to join the team in Perth Quayside Court
Provide a Retirement Housing service to tenants, aged 60 and over, who wish to retain their independence and the right person will help make this possible. You will benefit from daytime work and great work life balance.
At this development you will be working within a positive and friendly work environment with support from Manager, Area Manager and other local Development Managers who help colleagues achieve their goals.
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.
Hours of Employment are 21 hours per week
Week 1
Monday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 5:30pm*
Week 2
Monday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm*
*includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
Bield Offer
• Fantastic working hours – no late shifts or night-time working
• Excellent holidays of up to 34 days each year (pro rata for part-time employees)
• 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.
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
Disability Confident
Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria.
In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Bield have a fantastic opportunity for a Retirement Housing Assistant to join the team in Perth Quayside Court
Provide a Retirement Housing service to tenants, aged 60 and over, who wish to retain their independence and the right person will help make this possible. You will benefit from daytime work and great work life balance.
At this development you will be working within a positive and friendly work environment with support from Manager, Area Manager and other local Development Managers who help colleagues achieve their goals.
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.
Hours of Employment are 21 hours per week
Week 1
Monday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 5:30pm*
Week 2
Monday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00am - 5:30pm*
*includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
Bield Offer
• Fantastic working hours – no late shifts or night-time working
• Excellent holidays of up to 34 days each year (pro rata for part-time employees)
• 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.
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
Disability Confident
Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria.
In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.