Development Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19,597 to £20,151 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | ML3 6AN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hanover Scotland Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10858-47973 |
Summary
Job Title: Development Assistant
Location: Woodburn Court, Hamilton, ML3 6AN
Working Hours: 28 hours per week on a rota basis
Remuneration: £19,597 Starting Salary (salary during 6 month probation period)
£20,151 Salary (upon completion of successful probation)
Closing Date: Thursday 16th April @ 23:59pm
About Hanover
Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for over 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. As a Gold Investors in People Employer, we want the best people to come and work with us.
About the Role
Hanover Scotland are excited to be recruiting for a Development Assistant to work 28 hours per week on a rota basis.
About You
Hanover are recruiting for a friendly and positive individual to join us as a Development Assistant based at our Woodburn Court development in Hamilton. This permanent position involves working part-time 28 hours per week on a rota basis. The efforts of the Development Assistant is truly appreciated as the team work to ensure our residents feel safe and secure at home, living full and independent lives.
Main Responsibilities
· Following current COSHH and Health Protection Scotland Guidance
· Follow Food safety Guidance if applicable to the service
· Adhere to and satisfy Environmental Health and Food Regulatory conditions
· Follow the agreed cleaning schedule to identify areas of concern or that need attention
· Maintain high standards of hygiene at all times
· Assist development staff with physical emergencies during the day
· Assist development staff with identifying and reporting repairs, H&S concerns, and maintenance
· Assist development staff with H&S checks to ensure compliance
· Provide ancillary warden call support to development staff, handling calls when required.
About You
· To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
· Demonstrable experience of empathising with and caring for the elderly.
· Able to follow cleaning schedules and procedures.
· A flexible approach to work with a can-do attitude.
· Communicate effectively with basic writing skills.
· You’ll also need some ICT skills so that you can access all of your available e-learning programs as well as the company portal.
This role will be subject to disclosure checks and successful applicants must be able to demonstrate satisfactory reference checks.
What We Offer
Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. We are a Scottish Living Wage employer as well as being a Gold IIP Wellbeing and Young Person’s Guarantee employer. Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:
· Competitive salary and pension options.
· Health and Wellbeing support networks including Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 GP helpline.
· Employee counselling service upon assessment.
· Access to our Hanover Perks platform which includes high street discounts and health cash plan.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Tech Scheme.
· Family friendly policies.
· Payment of PVG or Disclosure (Where applies)
Recruitment Dates
Closing date for applications Thursday 16th April 2026 @ 23:59pm
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview week commencing 20th April 2026.
Hanover are firmly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role.
Sponsorship Information - Please note sponsorship is not currently available at Hanover.
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