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CARETAKER
We are looking for someone who can support the maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the community centre. They will support our daily operations by setting up rooms, managing supplies, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for visitors and staff. Acts as a keyholder and assists with basic repairs and health and safety compliance.
LOCATION – Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick. B66 1BA
SALARY – National Minimum Wage
HOW TO APPLY – Download and Complete our Application Form or by C.V.
CONTRACT TYPE – Permanent and Casual Positions available
CLOSING DATE – Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as vacancy will close once suitable candidates are found
HOURS – 16 hours weekly (Permanent) or up to 16 hours for casual contracts
WORKING PATTERNS – Mainly early evenings & some weekends and daytime shift pattern (dependent upon customer bookings)
COOK & CATERING MANAGER
We are looking for someone who will be responsible for overseeing the café, kitchen, and catering services—you will prepare nutritious meals, manage staff and volunteers, ensuring hygiene standards, and supports events. Develop and deliver a competitive and affordable food offer, coordinates community catering, and creates a warm, inclusive space that promotes health, connection, and sustainability.
LOCATION – Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick. B66 1BA
SALARY – National Minimum Wage
HOW TO APPLY – Download and Complete the Application Form or by C.V.
CONTRACT TYPE – Permanent and Casual Positions available
CLOSING DATE – Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as vacancy will close once suitable candidates are found
HOURS – 16 hours weekly (Permanent) or up to 16 hours for casual contracts
WORKING PATTERNS – Mainly early evenings & some weekends and daytime shift pattern (dependent upon customer bookings)
HOW TO APPLY
Those interested in applying for one of our roles, we encourage you to download and complete the Application Form (using the help guides provided if required) Alternatively, you can email a copy of your CV plus a covering letter/personal statement (not more than 500 words) detailing your suitability, experience and/or skills and knowledge of the role. Then please send to us either by Email to info@nsdt.org.uk or Post or personally to NSDT, Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Mids, B66 1BA.
Please only apply for a position that you are seriously interested in and please note that we may close any job role ahead of the closing date if we have any suitable candidates.
NEED FURTHER SUPPORT
Sandwell Council’s employment and Skills Team -Think Sandwell support residents of all ages from 16+ to find employment.
This includes apprenticeships and short training courses to help you get ready for work.
If you are looking to Start your career, return to the workplace after a break, Get a new job or apprenticeship, or change career or find work after being made redundant, then Think Sandwell offer impartial advice and guidance on your options.
The Think Sandwell team are at the Brasshouse Community Centre every Thursday between 10.00am and 2.00pm. To make an appointment to see them, then email enquiries_recruitment@sandwell.gov.uk or call 0121 569 5981.
Alternatively, our Cost of Living Advisors are at the Centre every Thursday between 9.30am and 1.30pm, no appointment necessary for employment support, welfare benefits, debt and money managements advice, help completing forms etc. Call 0121 555 5672 for further information on this service or visits our “What’s on Page”.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US
- We have a range of supportive policies providing flexibility for carers and families
- Competitive salaries
- 25 days annual leave package, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
- Pension Schemes
- Personal & professional development training, apprenticeships to support career development
A LITTLE ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION
We have a positive working culture here at NSDT and value our team of staff and volunteers. We want to ensure that we recruit the right people to join our team not only with the right skills and experience, but with the right values to support effective team working in delivering excellent customer care and community experience
All posts are based from the Brasshouse Community Centre in North Smethwick. We will contact all our candidates who are not successful, so please provide an email address, unfortunately, it is not always possible to provide feedback at the first stage, if your application has not been successful.
Please note that some posts are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and all posts will need to have satisfactory references.
