Domestic Assistant Location: Edinburgh Salary : £11,190 (Pro rata of £27,276) Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time 16 Per week (full-time is 39 hours) We have vacancy for part-time Domestic Assistant. 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 Assistant to join our friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. There is one afternoon vacancy available. The shifts will be Monday - Thursday 5.15pm - 8.30pm and 4pm - 7pm on a Friday. 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 participate 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 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. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Jul 23, 2026
Full time
Domestic Assistant Location: Edinburgh Salary : £11,190 (Pro rata of £27,276) Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time 16 Per week (full-time is 39 hours) We have vacancy for part-time Domestic Assistant. 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 Assistant to join our friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. There is one afternoon vacancy available. The shifts will be Monday - Thursday 5.15pm - 8.30pm and 4pm - 7pm on a Friday. 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 participate 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 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. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Domestic Assistant Location: Edinburgh Salary : £11,190 (Pro rata of £27,276) Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time 16 Per week (full-time is 39 hours) We have vacancy for part-time Domestic Assistant. 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 Assistant to join our friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. There is one afternoon vacancy available. The shifts will be Monday Thursday 5.15pm 8.30pm and 4pm 7pm on a Friday. 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 participate 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 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. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Jul 16, 2026
Full time
Domestic Assistant Location: Edinburgh Salary : £11,190 (Pro rata of £27,276) Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time 16 Per week (full-time is 39 hours) We have vacancy for part-time Domestic Assistant. 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 Assistant to join our friendly team based at the Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. There is one afternoon vacancy available. The shifts will be Monday Thursday 5.15pm 8.30pm and 4pm 7pm on a Friday. 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 participate 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 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. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Service Development Facilitator Location: Craigmillar Salary : £39,016 per annum plus generous benefits package. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 17th May 2026(Stage 1 of the recruitment process will take place on 28th May 2026 , Stage 2 of the recruitment process will take place on 2nd June 2026) Thistle aims to support individuals, families and communities to maximise their potential and achieve the best possible quality of life. Working within Thistle s Service Development Team your role will be to intensively support new and established Supported Living teams to embed excellent person-centred practice, to be responsive in a rapidly changing environment, and to support people with disabilities to achieving the things that matter most to them in their lives. Key Principles The following four key principles describe what Thistle teams will achieve in practice: Delivery of person centred, strengths-based support that focuses on what matters to people Achievement of financial and environmental sustainability Facilitation of wellbeing and fun Engagement of people we support, families and volunteers Service Development Facilitator (SDF) Responsibilities include: Support the creation of a service design for each supported person by involving the person their family (and / or other important people in their life) and multi-disciplinary staff. Shadow staff in new and existing services to get an understanding of the service provision and produce an analysis of the findings. Produce an action plan in relation to the findings, to support the reduction of stress / distress and the development of staff. Assist in planning and consistently implementing agreed strategies and protocols to support and alleviate communication through behaviour that presents us with challenges. Core Roles Service Development Facilitator: providing support and facilitating learning for people in accordance with the Thistle Approach, drawing on life and professional experience and relevant qualifications. Team Player: sharing responsibility for the success of the extended leadership team (ELT), supporting and challenging collectively and individually if necessary. Qualifications and experience Professional Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification which meets SSSC conditions to register as a supervisor within a housing support service supplemented by specialist training. Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council or Health and Care Professionals Council. Experience of working with people who communicate through behaviour and understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication Experience of team management in a social care or similar regulated environment. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please do not hesitate to apply.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Service Development Facilitator Location: Craigmillar Salary : £39,016 per annum plus generous benefits package. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 17th May 2026(Stage 1 of the recruitment process will take place on 28th May 2026 , Stage 2 of the recruitment process will take place on 2nd June 2026) Thistle aims to support individuals, families and communities to maximise their potential and achieve the best possible quality of life. Working within Thistle s Service Development Team your role will be to intensively support new and established Supported Living teams to embed excellent person-centred practice, to be responsive in a rapidly changing environment, and to support people with disabilities to achieving the things that matter most to them in their lives. Key Principles The following four key principles describe what Thistle teams will achieve in practice: Delivery of person centred, strengths-based support that focuses on what matters to people Achievement of financial and environmental sustainability Facilitation of wellbeing and fun Engagement of people we support, families and volunteers Service Development Facilitator (SDF) Responsibilities include: Support the creation of a service design for each supported person by involving the person their family (and / or other important people in their life) and multi-disciplinary staff. Shadow staff in new and existing services to get an understanding of the service provision and produce an analysis of the findings. Produce an action plan in relation to the findings, to support the reduction of stress / distress and the development of staff. Assist in planning and consistently implementing agreed strategies and protocols to support and alleviate communication through behaviour that presents us with challenges. Core Roles Service Development Facilitator: providing support and facilitating learning for people in accordance with the Thistle Approach, drawing on life and professional experience and relevant qualifications. Team Player: sharing responsibility for the success of the extended leadership team (ELT), supporting and challenging collectively and individually if necessary. Qualifications and experience Professional Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification which meets SSSC conditions to register as a supervisor within a housing support service supplemented by specialist training. Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council or Health and Care Professionals Council. Experience of working with people who communicate through behaviour and understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication Experience of team management in a social care or similar regulated environment. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please do not hesitate to apply.
