BECOME PART OF THE TEAM

Salary: £10.42 per hour

About Worcester Community Trust Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community centres in the City of Worcester providing facilities for community activities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision: Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported and empowered. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth.

Worcester Community Vision and Mission

Vision – Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered.

Mission – Bringing Communities Together by delivering services and activities for all.

Value & Behaviours

We collaborate, working together with local people and partners to achieve more

We are Inclusive, access for all, welcome diversity, and valuing uniqueness

We are Ambitious, We value innovation and creativity, driving progress, dynamic and visionary organisation.

Delivering Excellence, Investing in our staff, volunteers and infrastructure to provide quality and professional services

WCT recognise that value and strength of differing perspectives and experiences within our organisation and are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to be representative of the population we work in. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people.

Key Responsibilities for Bank Cleaner Caretaker: To support the running of six busy community centres ensuring they are clean, welcoming and safe. To support with keyholding planned around bookings and ensuring our customers have a great experience.

Key duties

• Ensure that the centres are opened for hirers at the agreed times and that the building is secure afterwards.
• Use initiative, ensuring the centres are clean, tidy and safe for hirers.
• Carry out specific cleaning as instructed by your line manager.
• Advise your line manager of restocking requirements for cleaning when necessary.
• Liaise with centre managers or the facilities manager in order to report major problems and rectify routine problems such as light bulbs, fuses etc.
• Set up furniture and equipment for groups if necessary.
• Welcome visitors to the hub as they arrive and deal with any queries they may have.
• Be personable and able to communicate with customers.

This role will require weekend and evening working.

What you get…

• Be part of an amazing, welcoming passionate community! 
• We help you put your skills to use to create positive social impact.
• A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions. 
• The ability to develop your role and skills.

What we offer…

• Opportunity for flexible working
• Get an extra day off for your birthday! 
• Health Scheme -which contributes towards Opticians, Dentist, Therapy and more 
• Great opportunities for training and CPD 
• Company Life insurance

Representing the City

At WCT we want to be an organisation that’s representatives of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, gender identity and perspective. We are a local employer and invest in the skills, training, and experiences of our local communities. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants from areas local to our centres and also people who represent the Asian and African Heritage communities and LGBTQIA communities in our city. If there are any aspects of the role you feel like you don’t have experience of, but still think you’ll make a good candidate please complete the form or covering letter and outline why you’d be the best person for the role.

Deadline: No deadline. Applications will be assessed upon receipt; successful applicants will be invited to interview as soon as possible.

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If you prefer to apply via CV please include a Covering letter outlining how you fulfil the essential and if relevant, desirable criteria of the person specification for this role. Please email these to jack@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk

Join one of Worcester’s most impactful community organisations! 

Worcester Community Trust (WCT) is looking for new people to join its Board of Trustees.

Trustees are an important part of the team, making sure that the charity is run in the interests of the people it is there to support. At WCT, this is wide range of people so we’re very interested in hearing how you could help the organisation stay true to its Vision of Worcester being A City where people feel connected, supported and empowered. Trustees strategically oversee the management and administration of the organisation. You will be a part of a Board of Trustees and oversee a team of Directors.   

What you get…  

• Be part of an amazing, welcoming, passionate community!  
• The opportunity to put your skills to use to create a positive social impact. 
• A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions.  
• The ability to develop your role and skills through training.  

What are we looking for?  

WCT recognise the value and strength of differing perspectives and experiences within our organisation and are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to be representative of the population we work in. We particularly encourage applications from representatives from the Muslim communities, people from Black, Asian, Pakistani heritages or minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from LGBTQI+ communities.  

We are also interested in candidates who are residents of Ronkswood or Dines Green.  

Alongside community representation, we are also looking to hear from people who have expertise in any of the following areas:  

• VCSE Sector  
• Young Peoples/Youth Work  
• Charity Law / Property Law 
• Social Care  
• Local knowledge of our hubs and the surrounding areas

Why we need you…  

Through your skills, the support of our community of staff, volunteers, and residents you can help shape a better, fairer Worcester for all. WCT works with a whole range of amazing people to build connections, re-empower people, and bring equal access of opportunities and wellbeing to the people of our Worcester and the wider county.   

A WCT Trustee ensures the charity has a clear strategy, and that its work and goals are in line with its vision and stay’s relevant to the people it’s been created to support. You are the guardians of purpose, making sure that all decisions put the needs of the beneficiaries first and to make responsible use of the charity’s assets such as the buildings, finances and reputation. You will make sure these are used well and that the charity is run sustainably. You have a highly skilled and experienced team of staff and volunteers who do the day-to-day running of the charity. Your role is to play the ‘critical friend’ to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) by giving support and by challenging, being curious and asking questions.  

WCT meets 4 times a year in the months Aug, Nov, Feb and May. We also have an AGM once per year and a half-day strategy day to plan the year ahead.  

About Worcester Community Trust 

Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity that runs six community hubs in the City of Worcester providing facilities for community activities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the centre of thriving communities and for our centres to be the hub of community activity to achieve our vision: Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported and empowered. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team helping the Trust achieve ambitious plans for growth. 

Worcester Community Vision and Mission 

Vision – Worcester: A City where people feel connected, supported, and empowered. 

Mission – Bringing Communities Together by delivering services and activities for all. 

Value & Behaviours  

We Collaborate, working together with local people and partners to achieve more. 

We are Inclusive, access for all, welcome diversity, and valuing uniqueness. 

We are Ambitious, We value innovation and creativity, driving progress, dynamic and visionary organisation. 

Delivering Excellence, investing in our staff, volunteers and infrastructure to provide quality and professional services. 

As an apolitical organisation, sadly we’re unable to accept applications from current Cllrs or prominent members, please contact Jon on the email below to find out how you’re able to engage with WCT and what representation we currently have at meetings.  

How to Apply:  

If you are interested and want to submit an expression of interest please click here to complete the Expression of Interest form and we’ll get back to you, or if you would lke to find out more information, contact our CEO Jon@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk.