Scheme Assistant

Location:

Bevan Court, Coventry, CV3 5JB

Salary:

£9.50 an hour

Hours:

18 hours per week

Contract Type:

Part Time, Permanent

Closing date:

14/11/2021

This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.

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The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Scheme Assistant, to join our Bevan Court Retirement Living PLUS Scheme for over 55s, in Cheylesmore  – just a short distance from Coventry City Centre. This is a part time role that would suit someone looking to work flexibly,18 hours per week on a rota, including weekends.

In this varied and active role, you’ll provide general support across the scheme - from assisting during meal times by taking orders, serving and cleaning alongside kitchen staff, to making sure our customers reside in a safe environment, ensuring high standards of cleanliness is maintained at all times.

You’ll interact with a variety of different people including customers living at Bevan Court and their friends and family, other members of staff and contractors carrying out maintenance and repairs across the scheme.

You’ll also be involved in ordering, monitoring and rotation of cleaning materials to ensure all communal areas are cleaned to a high standard and supporting the Housing Manager.

Our Ideal Candidate? We are looking for individuals with:

  • Basic health and safety training, and knowledge of using domestic cleaning equipment
  • Basic IT skills (Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel)
  • Minimum of Food Safety Level 2 qualification or must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment
  • The ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, and communicate in a pleasant manner with a diverse range of people confidently is vital in this role.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

Interested? Click on "Candidate Information" below for a full Role Profile. To apply submit a CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you've got the right skills for this role.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.