Domestic Assistant

Thistle • Full-time • 13h ago

Domestic Assistant

Job Details

Job Title	Domestic Assistant	Line Manager	Facilities Coordinator
Department	Facilities	Salary	£10,490 (Pro rata of £27,276)
Location	Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA
Hours	15	Contract Type	Permanent

We have two vacancies for part-time Domestic Assistants.

About Thistle

At Thistle we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn’t mean a life crisis.

Our charity supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions; to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them. We believe that everyone in Scotland should have access to our person-centred approach to health and wellbeing.

About The Role

We are looking for experienced Domestic Assistants to join our friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. There are two vacancies available, one morning and one afternoon role, with the exact hours to be confirmed.

The role will include: -

Open and /or lock up and alarm Centre of Wellbeing
Buff floors on the ground floor
Clean office, conference, training and kitchen facilities on a daily basis
Dust/polish surfaces and vacuum carpets
Clean toilets and wash hand basins daily
Empty recycling and rubbish bins
Wash doors, skirtings, woodwork and radiators
Report faulty equipment
Maintain an awareness of Thistle Foundation's Health & Safety Regulations
Work flexibly with the other team members to ensure the requirements of the domestic service are met. This will include covering for other team members' absence
Attend and actively pparticipate in supervision, appraisals, team and general meetings and training
Undertake any further duties deemed necessary by the Facilities Manager or Facilities Coordinator

Do you have the following experience and skills?

Previous cleaning experience, particularly of using small floor buffers, is desirable
Excellent customer service skills and professional approach
An ability to use initiative in cleaning
Good communication skills
An ability to work as part of a team
A highly practical, hands-on approach
Responsible attitude to time management and attendance
Understanding and empathy with the organisation’s aims and values

For the job description please click here

Job Ref: DA261

Both roles require flexibility to cover other shifts and attend meetings outwith normal hours.

What we offer

→ Contributory pension scheme

→ Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme

→ 30 days of annual leave

→ Free Thistle Gym membership

→ Membership of the HSF Health & Benefits Plan

Thistle Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Successful applicants will be subject to a Standard Disclosure check, which will be paid for by Thistle.

Closing date for all applications will be the 24th June 2026 at 11.59pm.