Job Description
- Hours: Minimum 6 per week. Potential for additional hours depending on the needs of the charity
- Pay: £11.00 per hour, paid monthly
- Probationary Period: Three Months
- Notice Required: One Month
- Reports to: Food Cupboard Manager
The purpose of this post is to support and liaise with the Food Cupboard Manager and the Board of Trustees in implementing the objects of the West Somerset Food Cupboard, which is committed to providing emergency food for those in need without prejudice, and to developing and promoting projects and activities that promote food resilience with kindness and compassion.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- To assist the FC Manager with the safe and effective operation of the West Somerset Food Cupboard and its projects, including the Local Pantry
- To assist the FC Manager with the processes involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers
- To help ensure the implementation of all the charity’s policies, including Health, Safety and Food Hygiene, Safeguarding and GDPR.
- To help organise the collection of donated food and ensuring the maintenance of appropriate supplies
- To maintain appropriate records, recording hours worked and agreed travel
- To help maintain links with partner agencies so that the process for accessing emergency food for their clients is made clear and they are notified of any changes in practiceTo help promote the Food Cupboard and its projects using a range of media including Facebook and Instagram
- To help with administrative and financial tasks
- To cover absences of other staff members at volunteer sessions when neededTo check messages to the FC, within the contracted hours, when the FC Manager is absent, and respond to urgent ones
- To attend and report to meetings with Trustees if required
All West Somerset Food Cupboard staff and volunteers are expected to:
- Be willing to step in to support other colleagues as and when appropriate
- Participate in appropriate training as required
- Ensure that the values of the West Somerset Food Cupboard are promoted at all times
- Promote and adhere to all policies adopted by the Board of Trustees of the West Somerset Food Cupboard
- Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required by the Board
Person Specification
The successful candidate will have as many of the following as possible:
Experience
- Experience of working with and supporting volunteers
Knowledge
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Working knowledge of social media
Skills
- Confident user of email, MS excel, MS word and the internet
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisational skills to assist in running an effective operation
Personal attributes
- Positive attitude
- Reliable, flexible approach
- Compassionate
Timings and Deadlines
- Please submit your CV with a covering letter by Tues 7th March to: [email protected]
- Interviews will take place on the afternoon of Weds 15th March at Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Church St, Alcombe TA24 6BN.
