We are looking for a positive, dependable person to join our small, supportive team as a Caretaker/Cleaner at Redhouse Community Centre.

The role will provide regular weekend evening work, as well as weekday evening and weekend cover of holidays/sickness as required. It would suit somebody with free weekend time who enjoys being in social environments.

Duties include being a friendly face to welcome customers, being on hand throughout their bookings and cleaning of the Centre at the end of the shift.

Objective: To maintain a clean, safe and inviting environment to the highest standard for users and staff at the Community Centre. To report to the Centre Manager to ensure the smooth, effective and efficient running of the Community Centre and all associated services. To actively promote the interest of the Centre at all times.

Requirements: Experience in cleaning, manual handling, knowledge and understanding of health and safety, COSHH are essential, as well as an awareness of security issues.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure the interior and exterior of the building and grounds are maintained to a very high standard.
• To assist as instructed in the day-to-day running of the Community Centre.
• To display a can-do, approachable and helpful attitude and be on hand for any queries hirers or visitors may have.
• To be responsible for the secure closing of the Community Centre, ensuring that windows are closed and doors are locked at the end of the day. Correct alarm procedures must be adhered to at all times.
• General cleaning of the whole Community Centre including external areas.
• Maintenance of the building and grounds, including minor repair works and painting.
• Ensuring that Health and Safety issues and licensing requirements are strictly adhered to.
• Manage cleaning and consumables stock.
• Prepare halls and equipment for hirers use.
• To inspect the interior and exterior of the building for any defects or malfunctioning equipment. Make good any defects where appropriate or report to the Manager as soon as possible so that repairs can be arranged.
• To attend training courses and complete all the appropriate health and safety requirements for the role as required.
• To deal with any other matter which could facilitate the smooth running of the Community Centre, or as may reasonably be required by the Manager.

The successful candidate will be hard-working, organised, reliable and flexible. You will be smart in appearance, as you will be dealing with members of the public during each shift. You will have a positive, friendly attitude and calm disposition.

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 7 pm when required.
Weekday evening and weekend holiday and sickness cover as required.

Job Type: Permanent, part-time.

Salary: £11.80 per hour, with a pay review after successful completion of the probation period.

Benefits: Free on-site parking

Experience required: Cleaning and customer service

To apply please contact the Centre Manager
Phone: 07387 211150
E-Mail: redhousecc@standrews-pc.gov.uk