Job Vacancies

Poole Life Centre is about much more than just emergency food.  Our main hub, Jimmy’s, provides holistic support including: budget support and debt advice, cooking courses, healthy eating on a budget ideas, school uniform and clothing support, and signposting to other agencies including housing and benefits advice.

Our thriving hub provides an informal, safe and non-judgemental space where people can connect, and find practical solutions to address the root causes of the challenges they are facing.

Poole Life Centre has seen a marked increase in the number of people needing our services – we are recruiting for the following posts to work closely alongside the team:

Job title: Poole Life Centre Deputy Manager

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week, (Monday – Friday with flexibility to work occasionally at weekend events as required)

Salary: £13.65 per hour plus 6% pension contribution

Staff benefits: All staff are offered 3 wellbeing days per year (these are in addition to the annual leave allowance)

Contract: Permanent

Primary location: Jimmy’s, St James’ Church Centre, Church Street, Poole, BH15 1JP

Line manager: Poole Life Centre Manager

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 6th December 2024, 10am

We need a Deputy Manager to work closely alongside the Life Centre Manager to support them in the effective and smooth running of the project as well as the development of the Food Bank as we continue to grow our services to support those in the local community.

The right person will be experienced in project management, highly organised, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate to people from all backgrounds and skilled at developing our excellent volunteer team.

You will also be passionate about supporting those who are going through extremely challenging times, while also being highly resilient.

If you think you are the right person to fill this role, then we would love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about this position please call the office on 01202 429037 and speak with our CEO Alistair.

Download a Job Description and a Job Application form below.

Please note that applications will ONLY be accepted using the Faithworks Application Form. CV and covering letters will NOT be accepted. Note also that we take safeguarding very seriously and we will conduct a DBS check of the successful candidate.

Please send completed application forms to office@faith-works.org.uk by Friday 6th December 2024, 10am.

Job title: Poole Life Centre Administrator & Support

Hours: 16 hours/week, (Tuesday – Friday)

Salary: £12.37 per hour plus 6% pension contribution

Staff benefits: All staff are offered 3 wellbeing days per year (these are in addition to the annual leave allowance)

Contract: Permanent (with 3 months’ probation)

Primary location: Jimmy’s, St James’ Church Centre, Church Street, Poole, BH15 1JP

Line manager: Poole Life Centre Manager

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 6th December 2024, 10am

We need an Administrator and Support officer to work closely alongside the Life Centre team.  This role will support the Manager and Deputy Manager with administration tasks as well as provide project cover when the Deputy Manager is on leave.  This will involve a solid understanding of the Food Bank operations, as well as developing good working relationships with the whole team.

The right person will be be highly organised, have excellent interpersonal skills and able to relate to people from all backgrounds.  You will be able to manage data effectively, be IT literate and proficient in using Microsoft programmes.

You will also be passionate about supporting those who are going through extremely challenging times, while also being highly resilient.

If you think you can rise to the challenge, then we would love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about this position please call the office on 01202 429037 and speak with our CEO Alistair.

Download a Job Description and a Job Application form below.

Please note that applications will ONLY be accepted using the Faithworks Application Form. CV and covering letters will NOT be accepted. Note also that we take safeguarding very seriously and we will conduct a DBS check of the successful candidate.

Please send completed application forms to office@faith-works.org.uk by Friday 6th December 2024, 10am.

There are many ways you can get involved through volunteering. From Food Banks, lone parent families, debt advice, to supporting those moving on from homelessness – there are many varied ways to give your time.