Relief Outdoor Centre Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Scotland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking relief cover for Torrin Bunkhouse, a High Life Highland centre. The role involves preparing bunk-rooms, cleaning to a high standard, welcoming guests and maintaining security. The post cannot be done from home and duties include fire alarm and key-holding responsibilities.

Work is on an as-and-when basis, reporting to the Senior Ranger. You may support other HLH areas with projects, training and cover for holidays, while following safety practices and

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK (where applicable)
• Identity checks (address, date of birth)
• Two references, one from the most recent employer where appropriate
• Employment history and qualifications checked

Responsibilities

• Prepare bunk-rooms for visitor use
• Clean all areas of the centre to a high standard
• Check cleanliness and safety regularly and ensure safe working methods
• Provide welcome and customer care for guests
• Keep the building secure, including fire alarm and key-holding
• Check stock levels and receive deliveries
• Liaise with the local community to maintain good relations
• Report improvements that could make the centre more effective and efficient to the Manager
• Support other HLH areas with projects, training and cover for holidays or sickness
• Undertake training and continuous professional development, and reduce wastage
• Promote a positive, collaborative workplace culture and maintain awareness of HLH risk management responsibilities

Job description

Relief cover at Torrin Bunkhouse, a High Life Highland centre, reporting to the Senior Ranger on an as-and-when basis. The work centres on preparing bunk-rooms, cleaning the facility to a high standard and welcoming guests while keeping the building secure, including fire alarm and key-holding duties. The post cannot be done from home. A Disclosure Scotland PVG check is not required for this role.

What the job involves

• Prepare bunk-rooms for visitor use
• Clean all areas of the centre to a high standard
• Check cleanliness and safety regularly and ensure safe working methods
• Provide welcome and customer care for guests
• Keep the building secure, including fire alarm and key-holding
• Check stock levels and receive deliveries
• Keep the area outside clean and liaise with contractors such as pest control and laundry services
• Liaise with the local community to maintain good relations
• Report improvements that could make the centre more effective and efficient to the Manager
• Support other HLH areas with projects, training and cover for holidays or sickness
• Undertake training and continuous professional development, and reduce wastage
• Promote a positive, collaborative workplace culture and maintain awareness of HLH risk management responsibilities

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK (where applicable)
• Identity checks (address, date of birth)
• Two references, one from the most recent employer where appropriate
• Employment history and qualifications checked