Job reference
REQ000966
Date posted
27/08/2025
Application closing date
16/09/2025
Location
Horley Community Centre
Salary
£23,685- £24,714 per annum pro rata
Employment type
Part Time, Permanent
Contractual hours
12
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Community Centres
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Job description
Job Title: Caretaker / Cleaner / Driver
Location of work: Horley Community Centre - Horley
Salary: £23,685- £24,714 per annum pro rata
Basis: 12 Hours per week, Permanent
Working days: Tuesday and Wednesday 08.30am-2.30pm
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our dedicated team at Horley Community Centre. This is a hands-on and varied role ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Working primarily Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 08:30am – 2:30pm, you'll be responsible for a wide range of tasks – from preparing rooms for bookings and cleaning, to driving our minibus and assisting with general duties. A flexible attitude and a team spirit are essential.
Additional hours may be required occasionally for evening or weekend lettings or minibus trips, by prior agreement with the postholder.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness and general upkeep across the Centre, garden, and car park.
* Set up rooms for Centre bookings, often with quick turnaround times.
* Prepare and clear refreshment trollies as requested by hirers.
* Reset rooms and Centre spaces for use the following day.
* Conduct regular testing and checks on fire and security systems.
* Act as a key holder: opening, closing, and securing the building when needed.
* Perform routine checks and ensure regular servicing, MOT, and cleaning of the Centre's minibus.
* Drive the Centre minibus to transport older residents to and from the Centre and other scheduled destinations.
* Assist passengers in boarding and disembarking safely and ensure compliance with safety procedures, including seatbelt use.
* Report any incidents, concerns, or vehicle defects promptly to management.
* Carry out daily/weekly vehicle checks and maintain relevant records (mileage, fuel, cleanliness, etc.).
* Undertake basic DIY and decorating tasks around the Centre.
* Monitor and manage supplies, including ordering, receiving, and storing stock.
* Support the Centre Manager with general administrative and operational duties.
* Instruct hirers in the correct and safe use of Centre equipment.
* Provide a friendly and professional presence to ensure all users feel safe, welcome, and supported.
* Be available to work at other Community Centres on occasion, if required.
What We're Looking For:
* A flexible, proactive, and practical individual with a strong work ethic.
* A clean, valid driving licence with D1 entitlement and MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certification.
* Experience or confidence in cleaning, general maintenance, and light DIY tasks.
* A friendly and approachable attitude, especially when interacting with the public and Centre users.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* A genuine interest in helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming community space.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and 'Better' leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.
Closing Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 23:59
Interview Date: Thursday 02 October 2025
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative, and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Additional Information
For any further information about the role, please e-mail kim.-
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.