Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference in people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as a Relief Scheme Cleaner.

About the role

Wheatley Homes East, part of Wheatley Group, provides affordable housing and outstanding services for people in its communities across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Fife.

We have a great opportunity for a relief scheme cleaner to join Wheatley Homes East at one of its relief retirement housing staff.

As a relief scheme cleaner, you’ll be covering for permanent scheme cleaners who are absent from their service. During this time, you will be responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within a residential development. You will ideally have experience of working in a social housing environment. You will also have excellent communication and organisational skills, an understanding of the issues and demands in housing older people, and an ability to work under your own initiative.

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance program.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley,we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our differences and recognise the collective strength this brings to our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference in people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as a Relief Retirement Housing Manager.

About the role

The role has a focus on supporting people who are 55 and over, living within Wheatley Homes East retirement housing properties. The role will promote and encourage independence and provide housing support where required. They will liaise appropriately with housing and other agencies regarding the welfare of the individual.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar environment and have a sound understanding of older people’s services.

They will display an objective and non-discriminatory approach to our diverse client group and will support people to live their best lives.

Committed to inclusion.

At Wheatley, we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings to our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

The role will involve covering staff annual leave and sickness leave in our retirement properties across Edinburgh between Monday to Friday, 9am – 1pm.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.