The parish of Thornbury is looking to employ a person to undertake general caretaker duties. They will be based mainly at St Mary the Virgin, Castle Street, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 1HQ, and occasional help may be required at our other Benefice churches of St Paul’s situated in Hackett Lane, Thornbury and St Arilda’s in Oldbury-on-Severn and St Mary’s Church Hall for church-related activities.
Job Title: Caretaker
Salary and Hours:
Salary: £Real Living Wage hourly rate; currently £12.60 per hour
Hours: 10 hours per week approximately which are likely to be spread over week days and weekends. The actual hours worked to be mutually agreed.
Reporting to: Churchwardens on behalf of the Priest-in-Charge
Overall purpose of post
To keep our buildings accessible, clean and prepared for visitors and congregations.
This role will be very much appreciated throughout the Benefice and the holder will work alongside our many and varied volunteers, who cover a variety of duties.
St Mary’s is a vibrant and busy church, serving not only the worshiping community but also the Town community, providing a place for weddings, funerals, baptisms, concerts and school services based in the church. The Caretaker will be expected to relieve some of the tasks at present undertaken by our volunteers from the congregations, but also to work alongside them.
The other 3 churches in the Benefice may request occasional help for particular events. Occasionally services/events are held in St Mary’s Church Hall and help maybe requested for setting up.
Context in which this job will be carried out
We have the health and wellbeing of all our employees, congregation, volunteers and visitors in mind, and our aim is to always operate a safe and friendly environment.
To register an interest in this role, please apply for a full Job Specification to Jenny Ovens by email below. It is our intention to hold interviews week commencing 28th July. An appointment will be subject to completion of a DBS check.
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