Cleaner


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE, PORTAFERRY LTD The main purpose of the job is to assist in the preparation of rooms for hire and to maintain a safe and clean environment, which involves daily tasks like dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing washrooms and kitchens.

Responsibilities

  • The cleaning of all rooms, corridors, entrance lobbies, toilets and kitchens of the Community Centre.
  • The vacuuming, mopping, polishing and buffing of floors.
  • The cleaning of glazing and the entrance area.
  • Preparing rooms for bookings moving chairs, tables and other equipment to required layouts.
  • Completing other tasks reasonably identified by the Management Committee.
  • Removing rubbish and recycling to the disposal point.
  • Keeping the cleaning storage cupboards clean and tidy and cleaning materials safely stored.
  • Informing Management Committee in a timely manner of any supplies required.
  • Being familiar with health and safety regulations associated with the job.
  • Reporting anything in need of repair or replacement to the Management Committee.
  • Being prepared to receive and undertake further training as required.
  • Maintaining polite and good communication with the Centre's Trustees, members of staff and the Centre's clients.
  • Upholding the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy and Safe Working Practices.
  • Holding and keeping in a safe place the keys of the Centre. Occasional key holding duties i.e. unlocking and/or locking up after hirers.
  • Awareness of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and procedures and must have an enhanced DBS check.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Time management skills.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
  • Knowledge of cleaning products/safety.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • The ability to work independently or in a team to meet hygiene standards and deadlines.

Further Information

The Employer is: ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE, PORTAFERRY LTD JobStart 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
1763686
Job Sector
Cleaners
Area
Co Down
Location
Newtownards
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
06/03/2026
Closing date
31/03/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed with employer

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