APPLICATIONS VIA INDEED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ON A CROWTHORNE PARISH COUNCIL APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE FROM OUR WEBSITE www.crowthorne-pc.gov.uk AND EMAILED TO [email protected]
APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN CROWTHORNE OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDS AND BE ABLE TO GET TO WORK WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF A CALL OUT.
Key Responsibilities Caretaking Duties
· Open and close Parish Hall and Morgan Centre for hirers as required.
· Greet hall users in a polite and professional manner, providing access and basic housekeeping information.
· Set up and clear away furniture and equipment for bookings and meetings.
· Ensure all alarms, locks, and lighting systems are correctly operated.
· Monitor heating and hot water systems, adjusting settings for energy efficiency.
· Act as a key holder for emergency access.
· Support with the delivery of community events i.e. setting up gazebos, checking facilities, supervising road closures and car parks.
Cleaning Duties
· Clean public toilets (Mens, Ladies, Disabled), including sanitary fittings, basins, mirrors, and floors.
· Clean community halls and kitchen areas, corridors, entrance areas, and other communal spaces.
· Empty and clean bins, replenish toilet rolls, soap, and other supplies.
· Maintain cleaning equipment and storage areas in good order.
· Conduct regular stock checks and notify the Parish Office of supply needs.
Grounds Maintenance
· Litter pick across all CPC managed open spaces including recreation grounds, play areas, car parks and gardens.
· Inspect and maintain play equipment, noticeboards, gates, and barriers.
· Report vandalism, damage, or safety concerns to the Clerk.
· Support responsible dog ownership and engage positively with the public.
· Assist with general gardening and grounds tasks as directed.
Health & Safety and Compliance
· Conduct Legionella water testing, fire alarm checks, and emergency lighting inspections (training can be given).
· Monitor sump and foul pumps, ensure flood barriers are installed when needed at the Parish Hall.
· Keep gutters and drains clear of debris.
· Follow COSHH guidelines and manual handling procedures.
· Complete inspection sheets and incident logs as required.
· Undertake CCTV reviews for footage to support Council or Police investigations into criminal damage/anti-social behaviour
Administrative Tasks
· Maintain accurate timesheets and inspection records.
· Report absences in advance to the Clerk or Parish Office.
· Attend weekly staff meetings (normally at 10am on a Wednesday) and training sessions as required.
Other Duties
· Cover for caretaking/grounds team colleague/s during holidays or sickness.
· Undertake training in areas such as pitch marking or equipment use.
· Carry out any other reasonable duties required by Council/line manager commensurate with the role.
Person Specification Essential:
· The role is inherently physical in nature (setting up and clearing away halls with chairs and tables for hirers, moving and using heavy equipment, using stairs and ladders etc.) and cannot be adjusted, so the successful candidate must be physically fit and strong.
· Be a clear and confident communicator with good spoken and written English to interact with facility hirers, colleagues and contractors.
· Experience in cleaning, caretaking and grounds maintenance to a high standard.
· Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Awareness of Health & Safety regulations.
· Flexibility to work weekends and cover additional hours when needed.
· Ability to work ad hoc split shifts 6 days a week (the successful candidate will either live in or close to Crowthorne or be able to travel in/out within 15 minutes and require their own vehicle to do so)
Desirable:
· Knowledge of basic building systems (heating, lighting, alarms).
· Experience working in a community or public service environment.
· Basic IT skills for record keeping.
NOTE - THIS ROLE DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR SKILLED WORKER VISA SPONSORSHIP
Note: This Job Description and is routinely under review. No job description can cover every issue which may arise within the job, and it should be noted that the above list of main duties and responsibilities is not an exhaustive statement of the final duties of the post. The postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this document. This Job Description is intended to give an overall view of the position and should be taken as guidance only.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13,558.30-£14,685.46 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Application question(s):
- Can you start work and have right to work in August 2026
Language:
- Fluent and confident English written and spoken is required (required)
Work Location: In person
