Caretaker / Cleaner (Community Halls)

Company: Ards and North Down Borough Council
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Location: Newtownards
Job Description:

Caretaker / Cleaner (Community Halls)

Job ref: ST 12945 | Job type: PermanentLocation: Community Halls Portaferry and Carrowdore | Salary: SCP 4 £13.45 per hourQuantity of Posts Available: 2

Closing date:

Job summary

The person appointed will be responsible to the Community Centres & Halls Supervisors for a wide range of duties primarily in connection with the Community Centres and Halls throughout the Borough of Ards and North Down.Please note

  • These are permanent part-time posts paying £13.45 per hour. They are available at various Community Halls / Centres throughout the Borough – please refer to the attached documents for contract information, locations and sample rotas.
  • x1 permanent, Term Time part time post (average 15 hours per week, 10 months of the year – Portaferry Community Centre)
  • x1 permanent, Term Time part time post (average 15 hours per week, 10 months of the year – Carrowdore Community Centre)

*Opportunities are also available for Casual Caretaker/Cleaner positions to cover ad hoc hours across our sites which include: Ballygowan, Bangor, Carrowdore, Comber, Conlig, Donaghadee, Groomsport, Holywood, Kircubbin, Newtownards, Portaferry and Portavogie.

  • Please refer to the attached sample rotas.
  • A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise.
  • All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form.
  • Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly.
  • Applicants must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours including weekends and public holidays.
  • Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire

Benefits

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include:

  • 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service.
  • Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary).
  • Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
  • Education / qualifications support after qualifying period.
  • Plus much more

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Posted: June 19th, 2026