Advertised from 16 February 2026

Role

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference in people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as a Relief Scheme Cleaner.

About the role

Wheatley Homes East, part of Wheatley Group, provides affordable housing and outstanding services for people in its communities across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Fife.

We have a great opportunity for a relief scheme cleaner to join Wheatley Homes East at one of its relief retirement housing staff.

As a relief scheme cleaner, you’ll be covering for permanent scheme cleaners who are absent from their service. During this time, you will be responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness within a residential development. You will ideally have experience of working in a social housing environment. You will also have excellent communication and organisational skills, an understanding of the issues and demands in housing older people, and an ability to work under your own initiative.

The benefits we offer

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

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance program.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our differences and recognise the collective strength this brings to our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Application notes

Closing date: 5 pm on Friday, 6 March.

For a detailed role profile and to apply, visit Job Train.

For a chat about the role, please contact Kirsty Banks on 07867907365 or Kirsty.banks@wheatley-care.com.

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or rachel.young@wheatley-group.com.

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