Cleaner, House Cleaning

Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5‑18, both on a day and all‑year‑round residential basis.

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the organisation, including administrative and office buildings and residential cottages.
• Work 25 hours per week (0.71 FTE), from 7 am to 12:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Follow agreed cleaning schedules and procedures to ensure hygiene and safety.
• Support the Catering and Domestic team in a busy environment, ensuring efficient and effective removal of waste and maintenance of facilities.
• Join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as required.

• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to work in an organised manner within a busy setting.
• Strong customer focus and proven communication and relationship‑building skills at all levels.
• Prior experience in a domestic or cleaning role is desirable.

• Salary: competitive rate of £18 per hour (based on a full‑time equivalent salary of £25 per annum).
• Part‑time, 0.71 FTE, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7 am – 12:30 pm.
• Harmeny is a values‑led organisation; a good fit with our ethos is as important as relevant experience.

Harmeny is situated on a beautiful 35‑acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. The site is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills. It is easily accessible by bus and offers on‑site parking.

• On‑site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy
• Free gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and counselling
• Access to discounts on shopping and events
• A comprehensive induction package and a range of learning and development opportunities throughout your career with us