Hybrid Part-Time Community Centre Caretaker

Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council; Chorley; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid/agile working from day one

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cashback website access

Volunteering days

Free parking

Job summary

Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council is seeking a reliable Caretaker to manage day-to-day operations at Eaves Green Community Centre. The role is part-time (12 hours per week) with permanent status and requires flexibility for evenings and weekends.

You will ensure the centre is safe, clean, and welcoming, support hirers and visitors, conduct safety checks, and cover other centres as needed within the borough. A hands-on, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work on own initiative.
• Keeps high standards and practical problem solving.
• Works well as part of a team and flexible to hours.
• Willing to travel between Community Centre locations for cover.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing community centre buildings.
• Taking ownership of day-to-day running of the Community Centre.
• Ensuring facilities are safe, secure, clean, and ready for use.
• Supporting hirers, visitors, and community groups.
• Conducting routine health and safety checks.
• Reporting maintenance defects and emergency repairs.
• Liaising with contractors and Council officers.
• Assisting with fire safety procedures and evacuations.
• Providing caretaker cover at other Community Centres across the borough.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Travel to centres

Job description

Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council is seeking a reliable Caretaker to manage day-to-day operations at Eaves Green Community Centre. The role is part-time (12 hours per week) with permanent status and requires flexibility for evenings and weekends.

You will ensure the centre is safe, clean, and welcoming, support hirers and visitors, conduct safety checks, and cover other centres as needed within the borough. A hands-on, customer-focused approach is essential.