We are looking to recruit a Community Food Collections Driver and Support Worker. This is an opportunity for someone interested in facilitating a one stop service for local residents to support individual needs and engagement in a number of activities in our two community hubs in Trowbridge. Specifically to To work with the Community Manager and other statutory and community organisations to support the provision of three Community Fridges in Trowbridge.
Permanent Contract.
£13.45 per hour, 16hrs per week.
Please note this job includes daytime and evening work.
It's essential you have a full, clean driving licence AND use of own vehicle
JOB PURPOSE
Trowbridge Future is a small independent charity supporting some of the most vulnerable people in the community of Trowbridge focused on the neighbourhoods of Studley, Seymour and Longfield. Trowbridge Future aims are to develop the capacity and skills of local residents to enable them to better identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.
Trowbridge Future runs a Community Hub in The Shires Shopping Centre and a Community Hub on the Seymour Estate that offer a calm space for the public to visit. Visitors include rough sleepers, the elderly, disabled, veterans suffering PTSD, people experiencing mental health concerns, those recovering from strokes and those suffering from social isolation. We run Community Fridges, Kindness Cafes, Craft groups, English classes and various pop-up events.
We have a thriving Youth Centre at the heart of Trowbridge, open four days a week every week. Purpose-designed with young people, the Centre runs free activities for children and young people from Year 4 upwards, offering them a safe and non-judgemental space, supported by trusted adults.
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To work with the Community Manager and other statutory and community organisations to support the provision of three Community Fridges in Trowbridge.
The role will be venue based and mobile.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To undertake food collections of unsold food from supermarkets and food outlets in Trowbridge
- To distribute unsold food via our three community fridges on Longfield, Seymour and Studley Green
- To offer signposting support to members of the public accessing the community fridges
- Manage, oversee and accept notifications for food collections in a timely manner
- To return food containers to the correct supermarkets in a timely manner
- Ensure that the storage fridges are running at the right temperature
- Clean the fridges on a regular basis
- Liaise with food collection partners to cover annual leave
- Ensure that the food supplier allergen information is the latest copy and on display
- When collections are low, supplement with the items purchased (in the cupboard at Seymour Hub)
- Order supplementary food from funds raised for the project
- Liaise with other agencies and charities as appropriate
- Support the coordination of other community projects as and when required, such as Pop-Up Community Events
- Abide by and follow food hygiene and safeguarding guidelines laid out by Trowbridge Future, reporting any concerns within the outlined timescales.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. Job Specific
- To undertake job related training as and when necessary
- To participate in a job appraisal process
- To be responsible to the Community Manager for the day-to-day management of working hours
2. General
2.1 DBS Checks
The post holder will need to complete DBS check.
2.2 Training
The post holder must complete the following training;
Food hygiene certificate
Manual handling certificate
Health and Safety certificate
Safeguarding certificate
2.3 Equal Opportunities
All employees have an obligation to understand and abide by Trowbridge Futures Equal Opportunities Policy.
2.3 Health and Safety
The post holder is responsible for their own health and safety and anybody who might be affected by their actions or omissions. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that on a day-to-day basis work is conducted within the framework of all local and legislative health and safety guidelines and policies.
2.4 Medical
The post is subject to the post holder meeting the level of medical fitness required and a medical questionnaire will have to be completed.
2.5 Confidentiality
The post holder is required to work in a confidential and professional manner and to uphold the good reputation of Trowbridge Future
3 Identification
In order to comply with employment legislation, the successful candidate will be asked to provide proof of their identity in order to prove their eligibility to work.
4 References
It is a requirement of the contract of employment that the candidate’s acceptance is supported by 2 satisfactory references.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications & Training:
Essential
Basic Education in Maths and English (GCSE, Basic Skills Level 2 or equivalent).
Good level of ICT literacy. Use of Microsoft packages: Word, Outlook, Excel and the Internet.
Desirable
First Aid, Food Hygiene
Community focused qualification
Experience:
Essential
Experience of working with and communicating with people
Project and event co-ordination
Desirable
Knowledge of working with individuals with multiple or complex issues
An appreciation of the needs of disadvantaged groups
Experience of community-based activities
Experience of working with volunteers
Knowledge & Understanding:
Essential
Understanding of the benefits of community and youth-led initiatives
Knowledge of partnership working
Understanding of volunteering and its benefits to the wider community
Good understanding of child protection, equality, and safeguarding procedures
Commitment to equal opportunities and Government safeguarding document: working together to safeguard children and young people
Desirable
Knowledge of the voluntary sector and support services
An understanding and interest in community interests
Skills & Aptitude:
Essential
Full, clean driving licence and use of own vehicle
Good organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-starter and show initiative
Well organised, good team worker
Questions? please email [email protected]
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Application question(s):
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
