AGE UK BEXLEY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Premises Assistant

Responsible to:

Head of Operations

Responsible for:

To support the safe, efficient, and welcoming operation of the
Community Centre and Cafe

To provide occasional cover for the Facilities Assistant during
holidays or absences.

Hours:

25 hours per week, worked over 5 days per week (including 3
hours on a Sunday, every other week)

Salary

 £18,005 per annum for 25 hours per week (£25,927 FTE)

Location:

Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere DA17
6AA

Key Responsibilities:
Premises & Facilities Management

  Set up and move furniture and equipment for meetings, classes, and events.
  Carry out routine Legionella preventative testing in line with centre procedures.
  Conduct and record weekly fire alarm tests and report any issues promptly.
  Perform general building checks and report maintenance needs to the Head of

Operations.

  Conduct and record emergency lighting tests and report any issues promptly

Provide cleaning support when required, including communal areas, toilets, and
event spaces.

  Replenish consumables such as toilet rolls, paper towels, soap, and cleaning

supplies.

  Assist with waste management, including emptying bins, recycling duties, and

ensuring proper disposal procedures.

  Open up and close/lock up the Centre and set the alarm when required, ensuing that

lights and radiators are turned off, fire doors are closed and locked and shutters are
closed.

Grounds & External Areas

  Ensure the grounds are clean and to a safe standard.
  Keep car park, paths, and entrances free from leaves, litter, and debris.
  Support with basic gardening or grounds maintenance tasks as required.

Kitchen & Café Support

  Assist the kitchen team with basic food preparation, washing up, and maintaining

cleanliness.

  Provide regular café cover on a Wednesday and Thursday, including cooking and

preparing food, serving customers, drink preparation, and following hygiene
procedures.

  Taking payments via cash and card machine.
  Support event catering, including setting up buffet areas, serving, and clearing away.
  Provide cover during the absence of the Kitchen Manager, ensuring continuity of

kitchen operations within the scope of the role.

Additional Duties

  Provide holiday or sickness cover for the Facilities Assistant as directed (this will

include some evening cover).

  Follow all health, safety, and safeguarding procedures consistently.
  Provide staff cover on Sundays for approximately 3 hours every other week, on a

rota basis with other staff.

  Provide occasional evening and weekend cover at other times as required.
  Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Operations to

support the smooth running of the centre.

Customer Service

  Provide a welcoming presence for community centre users.
  Offer basic support to hirers, such as showing them to rooms or explaining

equipment use.

Person Specification:

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

Essential  Desirable
Y

Ability to perform manual handling tasks (e.g., moving furniture
and equipment).
Basic understanding of health & safety and willingness to
undertake relevant training.
Responsible and trustworthy, with the ability to securely manage
keys.
Good communication and team work skills and a friendly
manner.
Flexible and willing to support a variety of tasks.
The ability to acquire an understanding of and a willingness to
work within Age UK Bexley Policies and Procedures
Local resident or lives near to the community centre
Knowledge of Legionella monitoring procedures (training can be
provided).
Level 2 food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures
Experience working in a community, charity, or public-facing
environment

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