About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day running of the Gilbert Richards Community Centre ensuring it remains a safe, welcoming and an inclusive place for members, volunteers and visitors. Working closely with volunteers, community groups and local partners, you will support the effective operation of the Centre, oversee health and safety arrangements, maintain facilities and equipment and create a positive environment where people can connect, take part and feel valued.
Working 15 hours per week.
We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Staff benefits include:
Employee Assistance Programme Blue Light Discount Card Age UK Discount Portal Tickets for Good 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
Main duties of the job
To oversee the safe and effective operation of our Gilbert Richards Community Centre, ensuring members volunteers and visitors can access activities and services in a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. The post holder will be responsible for supporting health and safety arrangements, maintaining facilities and equipment, assisting members and volunteers and promoting a positive and engaging community environment.
About us
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers.
We want everyone to be able to love later life.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure the centre operates in accordance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation & best practice, maintaining risk assessments, safe systems of work and a positive safety culture.
Support members, volunteers & visitors to participate safely in activities, intervening where unsafe practices are observed.
Assess the competence and capability of members, deliver inductions, training, & determine appropriate levels of supervision before authorising use of machinery and equipment.
Maintain records relating to accidents, incidents, attendance and other operational requirements.
Support members of varying skill levels, including new members, to develop skills and confidence within agreed safety parameters.
Carry out routine inspections and safety checks of centre facilities, equipment and resources, ensuring they are maintained in good working order.
Identify and report maintenance issues, removing unsafe equipment from use and arrange repairs through the appropriate channels.
Maintain maintenance logs and inspection records and other centre documentation.
Ensure appropriate equipment and resources are available, maintained and used correctly.
Provide basic first aid assistance and respond appropriately to emergencies, ensuring fire safety procedures are followed, and emergency equipment remains accessible.
Ensure the centre is kept clean, tidy and free from hazards.
To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required, consistent with the nature and grade of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience in a community, customer service or activity-based environment.
Desirable
Basic First Aid Skills or willingness to undertake training.
Experience Essential
Experience supporting activities, services or users within a community, voluntary or similar environment. Experience of working with volunteers or supporting volunteer-led activities. Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices. Experience of supervising or supporting or working alongside volunteers, members or visitors. Ability to assess situations and determine appropriate levels of support and supervision. Ability to challenge unsafe behaviour in a professional and respectful manner. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with members, volunteers and visitors. Ability to organise and maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, community groups and partner organisations. Ability to support a range of activities and adapt to changing priorities. Honest, reliable and trustworthy. Patient and approachable. Responsible and safety-conscious. Flexible and adaptable.
Desirable
Experience of carrying out routine checks and basic maintenance. Basic IT and record-keeping skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire
Address Gilbert Richards Centre
Broadway
Earlsdon
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV5 6NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ageuk.org.uk/coventryandwarwickshire/ (Opens in a new tab)