Cleaner, Cleaning Services

THE EMPLOYER IS: ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE, PORTAFERRY LTDThe main purpose of the job is to assist in the preparation of rooms for hire and to maintain a safe and clean environment, which involves daily tasks like dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing washrooms and kitchens.

• The cleaning of all rooms, corridors, entrance lobbies, toilets and kitchens of the Community Centre.
• The vacuuming, mopping, polishing and buffing of floors.
• The cleaning of glazing and the entrance area.
• Preparing rooms for bookings moving chairs, tables and other equipment to required layouts.
• Completing other tasks reasonably identified by the Management Committee.
• Removing rubbish and recycling to the disposal point.
• Keeping the cleaning storage cupboards clean and tidy and cleaning materials safely stored.
• Informing Management Committee in a timely manner of any supplies required.
• Being familiar with health and safety regulations associated with the job.
• Reporting anything in need of repair or replacement to the Management Committee.
• Being prepared to receive and undertake further training as required.
• Maintaining polite and good communication with the Centre's Trustees, members of staff and the Centre's clients.
• Upholding the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy and Safe Working Practices.
• Holding and keeping in a safe place the keys of the Centre. Occasional key holding duties i.e. unlocking and/or locking up after hirers.
• Awareness of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and procedures and must have an enhanced DBS check.

• Time management.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Knowledge of cleaning products/safety.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to work independently or in a team to meet hygiene standards and deadlines.

The Employer is: ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE, PORTAFERRY LTDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.

The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on .

Vacancy  Job Sector Cleaners Area Co Down Location Newtownards Salary 16-17 £ 7.55, 18-20 £ 10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 28/01/2026 Closing date 10/03/2026 Worktime To be confirmed with employer

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026