Property Assistant

Job Description

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Location: Glasgow

Organisation: Wheatley Care

Hours: Full time

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Wheatley Care is committed to delivering high-quality, person centred support that enables people to live fulfilling and independent lives. We are currently looking for a Property Assistant to join our Accommodation and Alcohol Support Service at Fordneuk.

Fordneuk provides accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness, with a dedicated team working closely with individuals to address challenges including substance misuse and mental health. The service focuses on creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where people feel respected, valued, and supported.

As a Property Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across the building. You will support the day to day running of the service by ensuring all communal and individual areas are well maintained, contributing directly to the wellbeing and dignity of the people we support.

What you’ll do

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all areas of the building, including flats, communal spaces, offices, and external areas;
• Carry out deep cleaning tasks, including showers, kitchens, toilets, carpets, and windows;
• Support room turnovers and prepare spaces to a high standard for new occupants;
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies and stock across the service;
• Maintain laundry and waste disposal areas, ensuring they remain clean and fully stocked;
• Undertake health and safety tasks such as water temperature checks and legionella routines;
• Support with minor housekeeping duties including serving meals and cleaning dining areas;
• Accompany contractors and assist with property related health and safety checks;
• Ensure outdoor spaces are clean, safe, and free from waste;
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

What we’re looking for Experience and skills

• Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping, or facilities role (preferred);
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively;
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness;
• Understanding of health and safety practices;
• Ability to work flexibly across shifts (early, flexi, and late);
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a busy service;
• A food hygiene certificate is desirable;
• Reliable, proactive, and adaptable;
• Respectful and compassionate when working in a support environment;
• Strong team player with good communication skills.

Our values

• Ambition – striving to achieve the best outcomes
• Trust – building honest and open relationships
• Community – creating inclusive and supportive environments
• Excellence – delivering high quality services

Why join us?

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

Benefits

• A rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• Access to a contributory pension scheme;
• Excellent leave entitlements;
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• Contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• Access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace;
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Additional information

• PVG Scheme membership is required;
• Flexibility across shift patterns is essential (early, flexi, and late shifts).

Our commitment to inclusion

Wheatley Care is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to contribute their best work. We celebrate individual differences and recognise the strength this brings to our organisation. It’s important that our workforce reflects the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people from under represented groups.

Visa Sponsorship

Wheatley Care does not hold a UK Visa and Immigration Sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to sponsor Right to Work in the UK visa applications.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact: Kelly Duncan Senior Housing Administrator on or