28/08/2026
We’re Hiring: Part-Time Centre Assistants
Danestone Community Centre is recruiting part-time Weekend and Evening Centre Assistants to start as soon as possible.
How to Apply
Please email your application to Lyndsay Johnstone, Centre Manager, at [email protected].
We are unable to answer questions via social media. Please do not message staff on their personal social media pages.
• Please send your CV.
• Include contact details for two referees.
• Include a short covering letter explaining what you would bring to the centre and how your experience relates to the role.
• Please state clearly whether you are applying for the evening post, the weekend post, or both.
About the Centre
Danestone Community Centre is a busy community facility with an extensive programme of weekday and weekend activities. We are inviting applications for two Centre Assistant roles, supporting the smooth running of the building and helping to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for centre users.
Available Posts
Evening Post
• Monday and Tuesday: 5.00pm –9.00pm
• Friday: 5.00pm – 8.30pm, on a rota basis
Weekend Post
• Saturday: 8.30am –5.00pm
• Sunday: 10.00am –5.00pm
• Times may vary depending on centre needs.
Applications are welcome from people who would like to apply for both posts, or for one post only. Please make your preference clear in your covering letter.
Pay and Contract
• Hourly rate: National Minimum Wage according to age, currently £12.71 per hour.
• Contract type: Permanent/ Part-time Hours
About the Role
You will work as part of a small staff team, supported by volunteers, to help ensure the smooth operation of the building and the safety of centre users. The role is based in a close community setting with a strong reputation for community development.
Skills and Qualities
• A good work ethic and reliable timekeeping, especially as a key holder.
• A polite, friendly manner and the ability to get on well with people of all ages.
• Attention to detail and the ability to count accurately.
• The confidence to use your initiative and respond appropriately to centre needs.
PVG Check and Training
• You will be expected to undergo a PVG check at no cost to you.
• You will be expected to complete online training at no cost to you.
• Full training will be provided for the role.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities and Operations
• Opening and closing: Unlocking the building and securing the premises at night, including locking doors, setting alarms, and checking windows and doors.
• Room setup: Moving chairs, tables, and equipment to prepare spaces for weekend hires, community gatherings, and classes.
• Cleaning tasks: Keeping the café, reception area, rooms, halls, corridors, toilets, and kitchen equipment clean throughout your shift, including cleaning halls between groups.
• Safety and maintenance checks: Carrying out routine walkabouts to ensure the centre and grounds are hazard-free, clean, and tidy, and remaining vigilant so that people do not access areas of the building where they should not be.
• Children’s birthday parties: Setting up the bouncy castle and other play equipment, tidying between parties, and putting equipment away after functions.
Customer Service and Administration
• Front desk and reception: Acting as the main point of contact for visitors, including face-to-face enquiries and phone calls.
• Booking support: Assisting the public with weekend party bookings.
• Signposting and community engagement: Helping visitors navigate the centre and providing information about activities, facilities, and general centre services.
Event and Activity Delivery
• Event support: Setting up refreshments, assisting event organisers, and supervising indoor or outdoor spaces during weekend clubs and private functions.
• Café duties: Serving food and drinks, operating the till, monitoring stock levels, filling the dishwasher, restocking shelves, and keeping the café clean during and after your shift.
Other Tasks
You may be asked to complete a range of additional small tasks. The Centre Manager will provide details of any extra duties or operational needs as required.
Closing Date 14 September 2026
Applications close in mid-September.
