Part-time Caretaker (variable hours)

Our client is looking for a Part-time Catetaker to work at a development in St John's Wood.

Hours: Fixed days will be Wednesday 7.30am-5.00pm and Friday day or evening shift. Variable hours will include alternative Saturdays, one Sunday a month, some evenings and holiday cover. Total hours will vary between 15-40 hours, schedule to be agreed four weeks in advance.

Duties:

• To work with the Resident House Manager to provide effective and appropriate security, acting as the first point of contact with staff, members and visitors
• To maintain health and safety guidelines and to assist with preparing the building to support the effective running
• Staff the front desk acting as security and first point of contact with all visitors
• Control and set the security equipment, following CST guidelines to ensure that the building remains safe and free from external threat. Working with the additional paid security guards and the volunteer security team
• Make regular checks of the building to ensure it remains secure
• Ensure all protective devices are in operation when leaving
• Monitor and control parking on the forecourt
• Manage the staff and visitor sign in to ensure that they comply with all existing security and health and safety guidelines.

Health and Safety

• Work within the agreed Health and Safety guidelines to ensure that the everyone in the building remains safe, including regular checks to minimise potential risks
• Implement all agreed protocols in the event of evacuation or invacuation of the building
• Understand safeguarding protocols and how to report an incident if identified
• Provide assistance in the event of an accident or other medical emergency, within the guidelines of your training
• In the case of a major emergency, ensure that it is reported to all senior staff immediately.

Building Preparation

• Open up and close the building at the scheduled times
• Maintain the building to the highest standard of cleanliness and appearance; keep the forecourt of the building clean and tidy
• Prevent the build-up of items around the building, particularly on fire escape routes, making regular checks.
• Ensure that the toilets are clean and stocked with all necessary materials.
• Ensure that the professional kitchen is clean at all times and used correctly by employees, members, volunteers and visiting caterers, including training in how to use the dishwasher, hob, oven and combioven.
• Maintain stock levels on all regular supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels tea, coffee, milk, making timely requests to the Executive Director for purchasing
• Undertake regular inventories of cutlery, glassware, crockery, and other items
• Prepare the Sanctuary for services, checking that all equipment is in place and working and all materials are in place
• Prepare rooms for all booked meetings, functions and services in accordance with instructions from the Resident House Manager, Executive Director, or other key staff
• In the event of a conflict of instruction or imprecise/inadequate information, seek further details and then implement. Ensure that users leave the rooms clean and clear, if they do not, report this matter to the Resident House Manager
• Where advised, you may be asked to assist with food and drink that is being served or to assist in the clearing away and washing up following organised events; your role is to help volunteers not to do the work for them
• All lights in the building to be extinguished before the building is close each evening.

Building Maintenance

• Carry out repairs & renovations as necessary and when requested by the Resident House Manager; do not attempt work where you do not have
• Maintain the building to the highest standard of clenliness and appearance.
• Report any issues for repair, maintenance, replacement to the House Manager immediately.

Other Duties

• Attend training (in person and online) to ensure that you remain skilled and able to undertake your work in a professional manner
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive Director or member of Council

Person specification and skills base:

• This role will suit someone who enjoys dealing with people, takes pride in their work and thrives on juggling a number of tasks, getting things done, and being part of a close-knit team
• The successful candidate will: appreciate that the hours and nature of the job are flexible, including evening and weekend working and that you are joining and will be considered a valued member of the team
• Undertake and maintain a high level of security at all time (training will be provided and updated regularly)
• Be skilled in health and safety and first aid (training will be provided and updated regularly)
• Enjoy acting as the first point of contact for people coming into the building: courteous and diplomatic
• Have excellent time management, as well as the ability to prioritise, follow instructions, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to improving processes to increase efficiency and to working on a range of simultaneous responsibilities.
• Enjoy working with others, able to seek advice and support, and provide collegiate assistance.