Description Facilities and Housekeeping Assistant Lagganlia Centre for Outdoor learning, Kincraig Salary: £24,796 - £25,041 (pro-rata for part time) Hours: 15 per week, 52 weeks To be responsible for the general cleaning, practical laundry tasks and basic catering support within the Outdoor Centre in accordance with service standards and health & safety requirements, under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator. The role supports both school groups and commercial/hospitality guests, ensuring the facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming to a high professional standard. The post holder will handle cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and conscientious manner at all times, contributing to the delivery of an excellent visitor experience. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A n unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation. As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work. To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Facilities and Housekeeping Assistant job description Responsibilities The what - major tasks and job activities • Empty litter and recycling bins. • Clean all surfaces, glass, floors, furniture, fixtures, and fittings across a variety of Centre buildings, including but not limited to accommodation, dining areas, communal spaces, and activity areas. • Clean and disinfect all sanitary areas, toilets, showers, and changing facilities, replenishing consumables as required. • Carry out emergency and reactive cleaning, including removal of spillages (including body fluids), post-activity clean-ups, and weather-related cleaning. • Handle and store laundered and used linen, including receiving bed linen from an external supplier, and carry out basic in-house laundry for smaller domestic and activity items, in line with manufacturer’s and infection control guidance, and ensuring presentation standards suitable for both school and commercial guests. • Maintain guest bedding across the accommodation, which may include stripping and making beds (single, double and bunk), occasional mattress turning, and deep cleaning of duvets, pillows, and covers, ensuring they are clean, safe, and ready for incoming groups. • Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of specialist areas such as drying rooms and outdoor equipment stores. • Care for and maintain all equipment used in carrying out duties. • Report safety or maintenance issues promptly to the Facilities Coordinator or other relevant staff. • Support cleaning and domestic tasks in other Centre buildings as required. • Inform an appropriate member of staff when security or safety risks arise, and take appropriate action when safe to do so. • Deliver work to specification requirements and cooperate with performance measurement to ensure agreed standards are met. • Provide courteous and professional assistance to guests and visitors when required, enhancing the Centre’s reputation for quality service