Caretaker / Maintenance Worker

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community charitable organization in Belfast seeks an enthusiastic team-player to assist in managing security and maintenance at the Crescent Vitality Centre. This role includes engaging with visitors, supervising access, and ensuring cleanliness of facilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong focus on customer service, have good communication skills, and be capable of small maintenance tasks. The position offers up to 25 hours per week with potential for additional hours, making it a great opportunity for eligible benefit claimants.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Programme Manager in routine security and maintenance.
• Engage positively with visitors and users of the centre.
• Supervise client entry and exit, addressing queries.
• Perform building lock up and security checks.
• Clean floors and common areas to support activities.
• Manage waste bins for weekly collection.
• Maintain equipment in working order, report faults.
• Keep operational checks, including fire alarm drills, updated.

Skills

Customer service focus

Written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of digital applications

Team player

Experience in small maintenance tasks

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: SPRINGFIELD CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player to join us in our bright and vibrant Crescent Vitality Centre working with the Vitality Over 55 Project. Your main role will be to assist the Programme Manager in the management of routine security and maintenance of the centre. Our aim is to ensure the cleanliness and security of the centre and safety for staff and service users.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Programme Manager in the management of routine security and maintenance of centre.
• Ensure positive engagement and communications with all visitors and users of the centre.
• Supervision of client entry and exit and dealing with any queries.
• Performing lock up and security checks for the building, including CCTV monitoring and recording anti-social behaviour.
• Cleaning of floors in rooms and common areas as required to support activity delivery including cleaning the pool and changing areas.
• Waste bins to be put out ready for collection on a weekly basis according to service times. These bins should also be brought back in after immediately after collection.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and in clean, working order and reporting any faults to the Programme Manager including monitoring and reporting of any potential risks.
• Ensure all operational checks are kept up to date including fire alarm drill.

Skills and Qualifications

• A real focus on customer service.
• Good standard of written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge in the use of digital applications.
• Be a great team player.
• Experience of small maintenance tasks.

Further Information

The Employer is: SPRINGFIELD CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.