Abbey Community Centre
Community Centre Caretaker(s) - Flexible Weekend & Evening Shifts
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Location: Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, Kilburn, London NW6 4BJ
Pay: £14.80 per hour
Benefits: Paid holiday entitlement (pro rata), pension scheme
Contract: Zero-hours
Most Shifts Will Be Available During The Following Times
- Saturdays and Sundays: 9.00am – 9.00pm
- Weekday evenings: 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Join our team
Abbey Community Centre is a thriving local charity supporting people in Kilburn and surrounding areas to lead healthier, happier and more connected lives.
We are looking for reliable, practical and friendly people to join our team of Community Centre Caretakers. This is a flexible role that would suit someone who enjoys working independently, meeting people and helping keep a busy community centre safe, welcoming and running smoothly.
As a Community Centre Caretaker, you will often be the only staff member on site during evenings and weekends. You will help ensure that visitors, community groups and room hirers have a positive experience while maintaining the safety, security and day-to-day operation of the building.
What You'll Do
- Act as keyholder for the building, taking responsibility for opening and closing the building safely
- Welcome visitors, hirers and centre users
- Help room hirers get settled and answer basic enquiries
- Set up and clear rooms for activities, meetings and events
- Carry out cleaning, tidying and light caretaking duties
- Monitor health, safety and fire procedures within the building
- Carry out simple maintenance tasks and minor repairs
- Identify, fix and report hazards or maintenance issues
- Respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies
- Act as a first aider if required (training provided)
- Work independently while maintaining communication with centre staff
- Act as a positive ambassador for Abbey Community Centre
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We're Looking For Someone Who
- Is reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Is confident working independently and following lone-working procedures
- Has good customer service and communication skills
- Is friendly, approachable and professional
- Can follow instructions and procedures carefully
- Uses initiative and can solve practical problems
- Is comfortable taking responsibility for the building while on duty
- Is physically able to move furniture and carry out practical tasks
- Is available to work weekend and/or weekday evening shifts
Previous experience in caretaking, facilities, maintenance, cleaning, hospitality, customer service or similar roles would be helpful, but is not essential. Full induction and training will be provided.
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Application process
How To Apply
- Read the full job description here.
- Complete our short online application form. You can upload a CV if you have one, or simply tell us about your experience.
- Apply here: Abbey Community Centre - Caretaker job application – Fill out form
About
For enquiries about the role only (please do not send applications or requests for additional application information by email), please contact:
- Email: jobs@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
- Address: Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, London NW6 4BJ
Successful candidates will then be invited to a trial shift (including reception and light duties) and interview, lasting 90mins to 2 hours.
Successful candidates will then be asked to provide at least one reference and undertake a DBS check as this role includes keyholder responsibilities and involves working in a building used by children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Abbey Community Centre is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
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