Project Assistant - Magherafelt, United Kingdom - Mid-Ulster Volunteer Centre

Mid-Ulster Volunteer Centre

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Magherafelt, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre are a community-based charity supporting and placing volunteers in the community as well as working in partnership with the NHSCT supporting adults with learning disabilities.

We have developed a project called Forever Young which is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, providing a comprehensive programme of activities for adults over 60.

We are currently recruiting an experienced Project Assistant to support our Project Leader in our Forever Young Programme.

The role is
very hands-on and involves general administration and hosting duties, including but not limited to:

Hosting events, for example, our luncheon club, this includes the ability to plan, organise, cook, and serve food, for large groups, of up to 25 people at any one time, as well as setting up hospitality for other activities throughout the week.
Supporting the Project Leader in planning a programme of events.
Maintain uptodate records of service users.
General administration duties
Supporting the administration and running of Involve House as required.

Essential Criteria:

Must have 4 G.C.S.E's or equivalent, grade C or above, and must include Maths and English
Office 365, Excel, Word, Outlook
Ability to work under own initiative.
Food Preparation
Ability to multitask and prioritise work.

Desirable

Experience in a similar role.
Experience in working with older people.
Food Hygiene

A full-job description is available on request.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an AccessNI disclosure. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. A copy of our policy on the Recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 96 months

Salary:
Up to £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits: