AddressPlease note that a full UK driving license will be required for this role
Working hours: 15 hours per week
Interview: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army Church in Penrith are looking for a Community Programme Co-ordinator to join the existing team to support the running our busy food bank and Community Programme.
The role will require you to assist in creating a welcoming and safe environment for all who enter our building, meeting clients and giving out food parcels, having an informal chat with clients to discuss their situation and to signposting to relevant supporting agencies. As a welcoming face for our food bank and other activities, you will need to be organised, empathetic and want to help the individuals who use our service. You will also be able to undertake church administration duties to support the Corps Officer.
To be successful: You will have a willingness to work within our Christian ethos. You will need to be able to prioritise and organise your workload. Excellent communication skills are needed to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and users of our services the church offers.
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 subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS working with adults.
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 scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
