Please note this is a fixed term position for 2 years
Working hours: 18 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated person who has a vision and a passion for working with an outward looking Church and Community Centre.
Key Responsibilities:
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Research the needs of the local community with a view to leading and developing both community and faith-based initiatives.
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Lead and support intergenerational activities.
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Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and maintain relevant records.
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To supervise and co-ordinate volunteers.
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Assist with the general administration associated with the Corps programme, ensuring that the paperwork is promptly and correctly dealt with and accurate records maintained.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
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Knowledge of The Salvation Army.
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Experience of managing staff and volunteers, including recruitment of volunteers.
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They are a practising Christian.
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Ability to prioritise, organise and manage your own workload to meet objectives.
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Good communication skills (both verbal and written) and are able to develop good working relationships with colleagues, programme participants with compassion.
This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check, Enhanced DBS Disclosure for the adult workforce and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
