Caretaker PT 15hrs

CARETAKER REQUIRED

Styx Centre needs a caretaker to help look after a busy Community  Centre in the heart of St Peters. The Centre provides a wide range of activities where people of all ages and abilities can connect, have fun, be active and learn whilst improving their health and wellbeing.

Styx  is committed to promoting and facilitating inclusive high-quality activities which embrace and address the welfare, health, social and recreational needs of the community. We expect everyone connected with the Centre to share our ethos and commitment.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

To ensure the safe operation and upkeep of the building and grounds, which include car parking and playground areas. You would be expected to open and close the Centre building, keep all grounds tidy and weed free; conduct minor repairs; conduct occasional cleaning duties; move tables and chairs, change lightbulbs etc. You will be provided with a full list of duties and a weekly checklist. Health and safety awareness and knowledge is essential.

REPORTS TO

You will be directly responsible to the Centre Manager.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

• Ensure all minor maintenance tasks are completed and/or reported to the Centre Manager as appropriate.
• Up keep of external areas
• Opening up of Centre building and closure of buildings at set times daily.
• Ensure wash areas and toilet areas are replenished regularly and kept clean and tidy.
• Movement of furniture, supplies, deliveries etc.
• Maintain safe conditions and safe working practices within all facilities.
• Adhere to company and statutory health and safety procedures and policies.
• Ensure all fire signage and equipment is legally compliant and monitored including weekly fire alarm tests.
• Ensure the defibrillator is tested fortnightly and monitored.
• Upkeep of grounds and gardens
• Any other duties required by the Centre Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The job requires that you have:

• A considerate and respectful attitude towards all users of the Centre is essential
• A can do, proactive, energetic attitude towards your work
• The ability to prioritise and a strong attention to detail
• A practical approach to issues and challenges
• A desire to make a difference everyday
• A willingness to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check

If you would like to find out more about this vacancy, please contact the e-mail address office@styxcentre.gg or phone number 01481 267319.