At a Glance
- Tasks: Support community events, serve food and drinks, and maintain a welcoming environment.
- Company: Join Northumberland County Council and make a difference in your community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Flexible hours available; perfect for students looking to gain experience.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant community hub and connect with diverse people.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and a friendly attitude; experience in hospitality is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 9.9 - 12.1 £ per hour.
As a Community Assistant, you'll help create a welcoming, user-focused environment at our Community Hubs in Cramlington and Newbiggin.
Your daily tasks may include:
- Serving food and drinks in our cafe and bar
- Basic food preparation and making coffees on our barista machine
- Assisting with bookings and maintaining a friendly environment for all hub users
- Carrying out light cleaning and safety tasks to keep the hub in great shape
- Supporting the setup of rooms for events and assisting with community sessions
- Opening and closing the Hub as required
- Providing basic digital and device support to visitors
We run a range of events on evenings and weekends across our Hubs. These shifts may involve:
- Room setups
- Serving in the cafe and bar
- General hub duties
- Opening and closing the Hub
- Supporting our Cafe Managers and Hub Coordinators
We need people who are community-oriented, approachable, and ready to lend a hand wherever needed.
A good general education, numeracy, and literacy skills are required.
Awareness of health and safety practices is essential.
Basic food hygiene knowledge or certification (desirable but not essential).
Bar and hospitality experience, including handling food and drinks (desirable but not essential).
Working pattern is to be discussed at interview; please note there are 2 x 15 hour roles.
Locations:
- 1 x role based at Cramlington Community Hub, NE23 6YB
- 1 x role based at Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub, NE64 6HG
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: communityhubs@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us? We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Community Hub Support Assistant (15 Hours) in Cramlington employer: North East Combined Authority
Northern Education Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the life chances of children and young people. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career progression across our family of schools. Our supportive work culture, combined with benefits like free flu vaccinations and onsite parking, makes Hetton Academy a rewarding place to work for those passionate about student wellbeing.
Contact Details:
North East Combined Authority Recruitment Team
