Community Centre Assistant (Saturdays)

Community Centre Assistant (Saturdays)

Location: The Carroll Centre, Somers Close, Stanmore, Winchester SO22 4EJ

Hours: Saturdays, 9:00am – 5:30pm (Incl. 30 minute lunch break)

Frequency: Every other Saturday (approximately 16 hours per month), with occasional additional shifts available on Saturdays or during the week, depending on need

Pay: £12.71 per hour

About the role

Are you friendly, reliable and ready to get stuck in? We’re looking for a Community Centre Assistant to join our team at The Carroll Centre – a vibrant and welcoming Community hub providing activities, facilities and services for the local community in Stanmore.

This is a varied, hands-on role.You’ll help us ensure the centre is welcoming, clean and well-run, while providing a friendly face to visitors and supporting our busy community café and Qube soft play area.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working in our community café – training will be provided
• Using the till and card machine and handling customer transactions – training will be provided
• Serving customers and helping to keep the café area and centre clean, tidy and welcoming
• Following food safety, hygiene and cleanliness procedures when working in the café
• Handling food safely and maintaining good personal hygiene
• Taking bookings for birthday parties in Qube, our popular soft play area
• Helping to ensure children and families have a safe and enjoyable experience
• Cleaning and resetting spaces between parties and at the end of the day
• Providing a helpful, friendly and welcoming presence to everyone who visits the centre
• Being alert to safeguarding concerns and following the centre’s safeguarding procedures
• Supporting with other reasonable tasks as needed throughout the day

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude
• Good with people of all ages
• Reliable and punctual
• Willing to learn and happy to take on a variety of tasks
• Comfortable working in a busy, lively environment
• Proactive, able to work independently and use their initiative when needed
• Happy to get stuck in and help wherever required
• Aware of the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable people
• Food safety aware and willing to follow all food hygiene and safety standards
• Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and follow safeguarding procedures
• Confident about reporting concerns or seeking advice when something doesn’t feel right

Previous experience in hospitality, customer service, cafés or community settings is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why join us?

The Carroll Centre is a friendly and supportive workplace at the heart of the local community.

This role is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in customer service, hospitality and community work, while developing your confidence and practical skills.

It could be a great fit for someone looking for regular weekend work, or anyone who enjoys a varied role where they can meet people and make a positive contribution to their local community.

How to apply

To apply, please send us a CV and cover letter to by Monday 9 November 2026.

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be arranged on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.

To find out more, please contact:

Timea Cheeseman

[email protected]

01962 840022

Safeguarding

The Carroll Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks and provide satisfactory references.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person