This position is for a Community Employment Scheme based in Galway.
To qualify for a CE Scheme you generally must be aged between 21-55 and be unemployed for 12 months AND you must also be in receipt of a qualifying Social Welfare Payment during that time, or 9 months if Ukrainian. You may also be eligible if you are a Qualified Adult on Jobseeker’s Allowance.
Job Title: Cleaner and Caretaker
Location:
- 197 Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway (Main Building and Annex)
- Office at SCCUL Building, Ballybane
- Minibus based at SCCUL Ballybane
Reporting To: Senior Administrator
Hours: 19.5
Contract Type: Part-time
Job Purpose:
To ensure the cleanliness, upkeep, and smooth day-to-day operation of Youth Work Ireland Galway’s buildings and vehicle, while providing support with supplies, basic administration, and general caretaking duties.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cleaning & Maintenance of Premises and Vehicle:
Maintain the main premises and related locations in a clean, safe, and welcoming condition, while reporting any difficulties, hazards, or damage. Duties include:
- Offices and Meeting Rooms:
- Wash and vacuum floors
- Dust and clean skirting boards, internal windows, desktops, chairs, etc.
- Empty bins and ensure spaces are clean and tidy at all times
- Toilet Areas:
- Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and surrounding areas
- Ensure regular restocking of soap, toilet rolls, and paper towels
- Corridors and Communal Areas:
- Wash and vacuum floors
- Clean doors, skirting boards
- Report any damage or maintenance issues
- Kitchen:
- Fill and empty dishwasher
- Clean floors, worktops, cupboards, and kitchen equipment
- Ensure adequate supplies of tea, coffee, milk, and cleaning materials
- External Areas:
- Clean and tidy outdoor areas including weeding and gutter cleaning
- Clean external windows on the ground floor
- Carry out small painting jobs when required
- Ensure rubbish bins are placed out for collection on the appropriate days
- Minibus (Galway City):
- Clean and maintain interior and exterior of the minibus
- Report any issues or cleaning concerns immediately
2. Minibus Bookings & Usage Management:
- Maintain the manual system in place for booking the minibus, ensuring that only authorised Youth Work Ireland Galway staff are permitted to drive it
- Ensure the bus is properly signed out and signed back in by drivers
- Check the bus after use for cleanliness and condition, and report any issues
3. Purchasing & Supplies Management:
- Monitor and purchase cleaning products and equipment
- Maintain stock of kitchen items such as tea, coffee, milk, sugar etc
- Keep receipts and record purchases as required
4. Light Administrative Duties:
- Take post to the local post box or post office
- Assist with light admin duties such as mail sorting, filing, and receiving deliveries
5. Training & Compliance:
- Attend all mandatory and job-related training required by Youth Work Ireland Galway
- Keep up to date with organisational policies and health & safety procedures
General Duties:
- Carry out tasks in line with all relevant health and safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies
- Work cooperatively with staff and maintain a positive, professional attitude
- Maintain confidentiality and respect for service users and colleagues
- Be flexible and adaptable to support the changing needs of the organisation
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Experience in cleaning and/or caretaking roles
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Understanding of workplace health and safety
- Reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail
Desirable:
- Familiarity with Galway City/Ballybane
- Full clean driving licence
- Previous work in a youth or community organisation
Additional Information:
- Garda Vetting will be required
- Occasional flexibility in hours may be required (e.g., events, cover)
- All duties must be performed in line with Youth Work Ireland Galway’s mission, values, and safeguarding policies
For more information you can contact Maria Lyng, at [email protected] or telephone: 086 7013951, or Sharon Morgans, [email protected] or telephone: 087 2346943
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €286.50 per week
Application question(s):
- Have you been Resident in Ireland and Unemployed for 12 months (9 months if Ukrainian)?
Licence/Certification:
- Social Welfare Payment (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
