Sunday Caretaker

**EDINBURGH: THE NEW TOWN CHURCH**

**SUNDAY CARETAKER JOB PROFILE**

**Purpose**

To provide a welcome to those attending the church for Sunday worship, to prepare the

premises for worship and to maintain security of the church building during the hours of

worship.

**Dimensions**

The jobholder:

- liaises with the Minister and Church Manager and with users of the premises, both

Church members and others.
- is an authorised key-holder

**Responsibilities**:

- Open the church in good time for the services of Sunday worship
- Prepare the Sanctuary and other areas for Christian services as instructed by the

Minister or Elder on duty
- Ensure areas around the entrances and exits are clean and free from debris
- Ensure that any furniture, fixtures or fittings moved by users of the premises are

returned to their original place, taking special care to keep routes to the fire exits

clear at all times
- Ensure toilets are clean and kept fully supplied with paper goods
- Ensure premises are left clean and tidy and that all dishes and utensils used are

washed and put away
- Ensure secure locking-up of the building
- Check the fire exits

**Skills and abilities**
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound organisational ability
- Ability to deal with a wide range of people

**Proposed hours - 5 hours per Sunday**

**Proposed remuneration - £12 per hour (£3,120 pa)**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- caretaking: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Sunday Caretaker