Bluestones Staffing
BSNI are working with Belfast City Council to recruit a Community Centre Supervisor (part-time, evenings) – Social Care Qualified. This role is temporary.
Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
1
Target start date
09 Mar 2026
Duration
12 Weeks
Hours per week
19.5
Mon-Thursday 6pm-10pm
Friday 6pm-9.30pm
Rate
PAYE: £13.47 per hour
Job location
144 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, Belfast, BT14 8DT, United Kingdom
Main purpose of job
To be responsible to the Community Development Officer for the supervision of access to the centre and its environs, to respond to requests from the public and to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and the good appearance of the building and its environs.
To ensure accurate and timely production of all necessary documentation, reports and official returns.
To act as a main key-holder.
Summary of responsibilities and personal duties
To respond appropriately to routine enquiries from community groups or the general public whether by telephone, electronic means or in person.
To issue and ensure the completion of booking forms, issue copies of the Conditions of Hire and maintain a desk diary of booking requests and approvals. This includes the special procedures associated with one-off bookings and events involving the consumption of alcohol.
To issue receipts for booking money and collect and keep secure all cash received (including telephone). To prepare and lodge monies as required and comply with section policy on handling money.
To complete and submit all necessary documentation, reports and official returns as required, adhering to stated deadlines where appropriate in accordance with section and council policy.
To set out equipment and furniture as required for booking and to take all reasonable steps to ensure that equipment and furniture is properly cared for and the risk of damage or theft is minimised.
To act as key holder responsible for opening and closing of the centre, controlling access to all parts of the building and responding to call-outs as and when available.
To make all health and safety checks including PTA certification for equipment brought in by external contractors, Fire Log Procedures and take appropriate action.
To receive, ensure safe storage, adequate stock and economical use of all supplies and materials. To compile and maintain inventories in accordance with council policy and procedures.
To use appropriate emergency contact procedures during or outside office hours.
To report major repairs or defects on the premises directly to the appropriate section with follow up requisitions and orders as required.
To carry out minor repairs to preserve the maintenance and appearance of the premises, furniture and equipment.
To set up and test new items of equipment and furniture to ensure proper operation, preserving associated literature.
To remove graffiti and debris from around the outside of the premises to preserve the appearance of the building and maintain a tidy site.
Use all industrial or powered cleaning equipment and chemicals in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and health and safety regulations.
To ensure that all areas of the centre are kept in a clean and hygienic condition, including removal of litter, preparation, cleaning and dusting of all floor and wall surfaces, equipment and furniture, with particular attention to hygienic requirements in kitchen and toilet areas.
Under the direction of the Community Development Officer manage the Assistant Supervisors and temporary and agency staff as appropriate, including maintaining associated staff records, compiling and maintaining cleaning rotas and associated administration.
To assist with hospitality arrangements as relevant.
Contribute to a teamwork approach within the centre, to ensure delivery of the community support plan and corporate objectives.
To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities and health and safety and child protection and any pertinent legislation.
To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management procedures as appropriate.
To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council.
To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.
Essential criteria
Experience
Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least six months relevant experience in each of the following areas:
operation of facilities ideally in a supervisory capacity, that is, health and safety procedures, cleaning and maintenance and associated administrative duties; and
dealing with members of the public.
Special skills and attributes
Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, evidence of the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview:
Team working skills: the ability to work as a member of a team and on their own initiative.
Customer care skills:
The ability to demonstrate a sound awareness of customer care procedures, and respond appropriately to the needs of internal and external customers.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to provide information and advice to other members of staff and the general public.
Decision making skills
The capability to make operational decisions in an effective manner which contribute to the achievement of operational objectives and take into account the views of others.
Health and Safety awareness
An understanding of the health and safety responsibilities attached to the post to ensure the safety of members of the public.
For more information contact Jessica or Debbie on 02895219313
BSNI are an acting recruitment agency.