Community Centre Caretaker

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

Job summary

A community organization in Bready is seeking a Caretaker to support the daily operations of the community centre. The role involves regular cleaning, maintenance tasks, and ensuring a safe environment for users. Ideal candidates will possess basic maintenance skills and effective communication abilities. This is a temporary position offering up to 25 hours per week, with a salary based on age bracket.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform minor repairs and general upkeep.
• Capable of reporting larger maintenance issues clearly.
• Experience working effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the community centre as needed.
• Regularly clean communal areas and meeting rooms.
• Set up and clear rooms for events or activities.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and report repairs.
• Monitor supplies and inform staff about restocking needs.
• Assist with outdoor maintenance tasks.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Support staff during events and handle building-related queries.
• Log completed tasks and maintain checklists.

Skills

Basic maintenance skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: BREADY & DISTRICT ULSTER SCOTS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LTDThe Caretaker will support the day-to-day operations of the community centre by ensuring that the building is clean, safe and well maintained. You will be working closely with centre staff and volunteers. The role is essential in helping to maintain a welcoming environment for service users and the public.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the community centre as needed.
• Carrying out regular cleaning of communal areas, toilets and meeting rooms.
• Setting up and clearing rooms for events, meetings or group activities.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks and reporting any repairs required.
• Monitoring supplies (e.g. cleaning products and light bulbs) and informing staff when restocking is needed.
• Assisting with basic outdoor maintenance such as litter picking or sweeping entrances.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed (e.g. fire exits are clear).
• Supporting staff during events and being a point of contact for basic building-related queries.
• Logging completed tasks and maintaining basic checklists.

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic maintenance skills - performing minor repairs and general upkeep.
• Communication skills - reporting larger maintenance issues clearly.
• Teamwork and collaboration - working effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Health and safety awareness - knowing and following correct procedures and safety guidelines.

Further Information

The Employer is: BREADY & DISTRICT ULSTER SCOTS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LTDJobStart 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.

Vacancy ID 1744229 Job Sector Security and General Area Derry or Londonderry Location Strabane - Bready Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 07/11/2025 Closing date 18/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed.