Community Centre Caretaker

Riada Resourcing; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local public sector organization in Northern Ireland is looking for a caretaker to manage a community centre, ensuring security, cleanliness, and responding to public queries. Applicants should have at least 6 months of relevant experience, along with essential literacy and numeracy qualifications. This is a casual, on-call role offering approximately 15 hours per week at £13.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience in facilities operations including cleaning and security duties.
• Must have Entry Level Essential Skills qualifications in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy.
• Experience handling public queries and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary key holder for designated community centre(s).
• Ensure security and control access to the Centre.
• Provide cover for bookings/activities as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygienic conditions in the Centre.
• Use equipment and substances safely and properly.

Skills

Experience in operating facilities including cleaning and security

Entry Level Essential Skills qualifications in Adult Literacy

Entry Level Essential Skills qualifications in Adult Numeracy

Experience dealing with members of the public

Experience undertaking administrative duties

Job description

Would you like to work in the Public Sector? Do you come from a caretaking background? Apply now to find out more!

Responsibilities

• Be the primary key holder for designated community centre(s) as and when required. This will include ensuring that the premises are opened and secured in a timely manner, as directed by the DEA Officer.
• Responsible for the security of the Centre, in co-operation with the DEA Officer and to control access to all parts of the buildings and responding to all call-outs.
• Be present on site and provide cover for bookings/activities in line with health and safety requirements as indicated by the DEA Officer.
• Ensure that all areas of the Centre including associated facilities, are kept in a secure clean and hygienic condition & complete weekly cleaning schedules including the removal of litter or graffiti from the outside of the building on a weekly basis
• Use all equipment and substances in a safe and proper manner according to instruction.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience in operating facilities to include cleaning and security duties.
• Applicants must have a minimum of Entry Level Essential Skills qualifications in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy.
• Experience dealing with members of the public and queries
• Experience of undertaking administrative duties within a customer focused environment.

Further Information

About the role:£13.26 per hourCasual on call (approx 15 per week)OngoingPublic SectorLocation: Waveney Community CentrePlease note closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 27th November 2025, however you can register your interest for other council vacancies by applying today

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 01 Dec 2025