Volunteer Relief Caretaker

Volunteer Relief Caretaker

Posted for Age U.K Ealing

Posted by Ealing & Hounslow Council for Voluntary Service

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To assist the full-time caretaker with work at the Age UK Ealing’s building at Greenford Community Centre.

Working with the Business Support Manager and the full-time caretaker to ensure the security and cleanliness of the site, taking appropriate action where required to ensure that there is always a responsible person in the building when it is in use. To liaise with the Business Support Manager to maintain the premises in a clean, safe, and secure condition for staff and users in the absence of the full-time caretaker.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out the routine/non-routine opening, closing, and locking of the premises.
• To undertake any spot cleaning of the premises as may be required, including removal of rubbish to bins or other safe storage.
• Supporting any user groups as required. This will include setting out and clearing away of tables, chairs and equipment as required for the letting, including any additional cleaning resulting from a letting.
• To carry out porter duties including transfer of storage or distribution of goods delivered, movement of furniture and equipment within and between rooms.
• To clear leaves, snow/ice from site.
• To grit/salt pathways when necessary.

Full training will be provided to all volunteers.

PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM via this link Https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ealing/get-involved/volunteering/

What skills do I need?

• Ability to communicate sensitively and tactfully with a range of people, including centre users, staff and other volunteers.
• To organise and prioritise tasks, respond to short deadlines when required and work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• Understanding of equal opportunities within a community setting.
• Ability to work flexibly, including sometimes evenings and weekends.

Requirements:

• A methodical and orderly approach
• Patient, discreet and sensitive
• Good communicator and listener
• Understands the need for confidentiality.
• Reliable