Job overview

Community Assistant - Salvation army - Jersey, JE2 4WR, United Kingdom

Community Assistant with Salvation army in Jersey, JE2 4WR, United Kingdom is a people-focused role involving work to friday, plus occasional Saturdays) Interview Date: Wednesday 26 August and Thursday 27 August The Salvation Army is an international church and charity supporting thousands of people across more than 130 countries.

Responsibilities: The advert points to here in Jersey, our Community Hub brings together a Café, Charity Shop, Pantry Store and welcoming meeting spaces where groups, activities and support services take place, work closely with our Community Centre Manager and help ensure the Hub runs smoothly day to day, No two days are the same, and you’ll play a key part in making sure our community receives practical help, kindness and a warm welcome, and step in wherever help is needed, with emphasis on safe, respectful support.

Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring your responsibilities include: Supporting people who may be experiencing crisis or difficulty Providing practical assistance through Pantry Store and Café Serving customers in the Charity Shop and taking orders in the Café Carrying out general administrative tasks Supporting and encouraging volunteers Assisting with the organisation and running of larger events This is a hands-on role where flexibility, compassion and calmness are essential and Successful candidate will have: Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage your own workload and support others Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships quickly A genuine sense of empathy and compassion A good level of spoken and written English Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes It would be beneficial if also have: Experience supporting people in a community, care or customer-facing role Retail, charity or hospitality experience The ability to speak additional languages such as Portuguese, Polish or Romanian An understanding of statutory, charitable and community support available in Jersey In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

Application:

Skills or experience needed

Community Assistant

Salary and benefits

£29,120 Per Annum

Location details

Jersey

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