Methodist Action is currently advertising 3 Project Assistant vacancies at Fox Street Community, Preston

 

 

Methodist Action is currently advertising 3 Project Assistant vacancies at Fox Street Community, Preston.  The details are attached.  Please feel free to circulate the information as appropriate.

 

 

 

Job Vacancies – Project Assistant – Fox Street Community, Preston PR1 2AB

 

Methodist Action North West Ltd is currently recruiting to the post of Project Assistant – Fox Street Community, Preston PR1 2AB.  There are 3 vacancies.  Application is by application form against the Job Description and Person Specification.  For an application pack and all details please contact Ruth Morris (Charity Administrator) at ruth.morris@methodistaction.co.uk or on 01772 751000.

 

The completed application form should be emailed to ruth.morris@methodistaction.co.uk.  It should arrive no later than noon on Wednesday 15 October 2014. 

 

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please take it that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

 

The interview date is Thursday 23 October 2014 at Fox Street Community

 

Salary £14,373 per annum pro rata                           Based at Fox Street Community, Preston

 

Job summary

 

Fox Street Community was established in 1986 by the Central Methodist Church, who responded to a growing demand for temporary accommodation.  Fox Street Community is a residential supported accommodation unit, for 20 single homeless males.

 

We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals for the above post. The role is to provide support for service users in a residential setting, treating each service user as an individual, and empowering them to live independent and fulfilling lives in the community.  We are seeking reliable, flexible and pro-social individuals, with excellent communication skills, an avid interest in homelessness, a flexible approach to working hours, and the ability to work in a team environment.

 

Main duties include:

Delivering workshops and involving service users in life skills; establishing professional relationships with stakeholders; supporting and empowering service users; attending internal meetings; maintaining records; driving the company van; collecting and distributing donations; covering reception; basic administration duties; operating within Methodist Action's policies and procedures.

 

This is a Fixed Term Full Time contract to 31 March 2015.

37 hours minimum per week.  7.30am-3.30pm/2.00pm-10.00pm shift work, over a 7 day period – continuous 2 week rota, but can be asked to work flexibly if necessary

 

 

Best wishes.

Ruth

 

Ruth Morris

Charity Administrator

 

Methodist Action (North West) Ltd

Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0LS

Tel. 01772 751000