Community Centre Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,011.62 to £25,974 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Colebrook (South West) Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
INTRODUCTION
Colebrook has been working with individuals, communities and organisations in and around Plymouth for over 40 years and pride ourselves in putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is to inspire and empower people and communities to achieve their independence and aspirations. We achieve this through our services by:
• Supporting people to achieve skills, realise goals and improve independence
• Supporting community development and sustainable growth
• Involving people to have a voice and shape services.
OVERALL AIMS OF THE POST
Working with other members of the Community Centres Team/Colebrook Central Team support the day-to-day delivery of operations at Colebrook South West’s Community Centres.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE POST HOLDER TO HAVE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES:
Support the day-to-day operations of both community centres. This includes but is not limited to:
Supporting the Wellbeing Hub Project Officer in setting up venue for wellbeing activities
To set up and clear rooms for a variety of functions including putting up and storing tables, chairs and other equipment.
Notice boards (Internal and External) are kept up to date with current and correct information.
Supporting the delivery of the Café and other funded activity at William Sutton Memorial Hall including support and supervision of the volunteers delivering this service.
Conduct weekly Health & Safety and maintenance inspections of premises, ensuring buildings and grounds are well-maintained and kept clean and tidy.
Working with the Caretaker support the cleaning of all areas of Colebrook South West’s Community Centres, including all main rooms, kitchen and toilets.
Oversee/Conduct weekly fire alarm tests at both sites, record findings and promptly reporting issues.
Carry out RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) as required, maintaining a register of identified risks.
Maintain a list of routine/emerging maintenance and redecoration tasks as identified at each centre.
Liaise with Clarion Estates Team as required for all maintenance tasks that fall under their remit.
Support the Caretaker with maintenance and redecoration tasks as per the maintenance schedule. This may include moderate to heavy physical work, outside, in all weathers in a safe manner.
Adhere to COSHH requirements, ensuring all consumables, cleaning materials and other chemicals are well stocked, stored and used correctly.
Coordinate deliveries and facilitate site visits as needed, contributing to smooth operations.
With support from the Caretaker, undertake low level maintenance tasks at Colebrook Supported Accommodation Projects
HEALTH & SAFETY
To perform all duties in a manner which ensures the health, safety and welfare of both you and those who use the Community Centres, in adherence with policy, practice and procedure.
GENERAL:
To undertake other duties that may reasonably be required by the Chief Executive, MT and Board of Directors.
To comply with all aspects of the policies and procedures of Colebrook in accordance with legislation and good practice, complying with General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act requirements and promoting equality and diversity.
To remain active and involved in personal development opportunities, training and participate in supervision and performance appraisals as required.
To promote open and honest communication and to work as part of the Team.
The position is designated as an essential driver. The post-holder must have own transport to travel to various Community Centre/Colebrook Services locations to carry out duties.
BASE: Colebrook South West Ltd Community Centres: William Sutton Memorial Hall (St Budeaux) & William Sutton Village Hall (Crownhill)
Due to the nature of the service, the post holder may be required to work at other Colebrook locations.
REPORTS TO: Engagement Services Manager
NOTICE PERIOD: One calendar month
HOURS: 25 hours per week to be worked flexibly according to organisational need. This will include weekend/occasional evening and early morning work for which no additional payment is made.