Foodbank Worker/Driver (Dewsbury)- Fusion Housing

Fusion Housing
37 hours
1
Dewsbury (Empire House) with requirement to travel round north Kirklees area
Permanent
Band 2A (NJC Points 7–9) £20,092 to £20,903 per annum

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF FUSION HOUSING

Fusion Housing Food Bank provides emergency food parcels for people in crisis across North Kirklees. In the last year we have provided over 3000 food packs. We are looking for someone committed to helping those in crisis. Are you passionate about helping those in need? Have you the skills for this busy and exciting role?

Fusion Housing Foodbank is looking for a Foodbank Worker/Driver.  This exciting post balances driving with dealing face to face with clients in a foodbank setting.  We are looking for an organised and friendly individual to drive our small van who is able to move and handle heavy crates and boxes.  Assisting in the day to day running of the foodbank, including stock management, taking referrals and providing food packs to those in need.  The successful applicant will join our Initial Contact Service which includes drop-in services for those in housing need alongside the foodbank provision, and will work with both staff and volunteers in a flexible, dynamic way.

The successful applicant will:

  • be physically fit and able to carry out manual work
  • be committed to equal opportunities, have a non-judgemental attitude and be able to work alongside volunteers and staff to provide food parcels to local people in need of support
  • be willing to adapt to changing demands of the role
  • be willing to undertake training
  • be aged over 25 and have a clean driving licence for insurance purposes. If invited to interview you will be required to contact the DVLA to obtain a licence check code so that you can share your driving record with us https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

Benefits include:

  • Generous holiday entitlement: 30 days’ annual leave, 2 floating days, plus bank holidays
  • Employer’s pension contribution: 5% of salary

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A FUSION APPLICATION FORM.  Please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet all the essential requirements and desirable attributes listed in the employee specification

Application form, job description & employee specification are available to download from below or the website www.fusionhousing.org.uk

Email completed applications to HR@fusionhousing.org.uk

The closing date is 10am on Thursday 12th August 2021

Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th August 2021 via MS Teams

Fusion Housing has a commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk and will ensure that all its policies reflect this. This recruitment is taking place under our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Procedures.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

 

12 August 2021, 10:00 AM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.