Redlands Pavilion Soft Play and Café Assistant - Weymouth, United Kingdom - Active Dorset CIO

Description

Job title:
Redlands Pavilion Soft Play and Café Assistant

Contract:
Permanent, 2 days per week to include one weekend day.

Salary:
£23-25,000 pro rata

Reporting to:
Place & Community Manager

Applications close: 25th February 2024

Interviews:
Week commencing 4th March 2024

Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity to join our growing team at Redlands, supporting the work of the Café Supervisor and volunteers in developing increased use of the facilities, focussing on developing the Soft Play and café provision toward a seven-day weekly offer.

This means liaising with users, clubs and the wider community to develop this part of the Redlands facility.


Hours and location:
_B_ased at Redlands Leisure and Community Park in Weymouth.

The café and soft play opened at the start of 2024 and already the local demand for this provision (currently open weekdays only) means we are seeking to extend this to the weekend with the combined efforts of our volunteer and paid workforce.

About Us

Redlands Leisure and Community Park is operated by Active Dorset who as a Charity took over the existing facilities at the end of 2022.

We aim to increase participation in sport and physical activity, improve health and well-being by reducing inactivity and to provide facilities and events that engage and stimulate the community into becoming regularly active more often.

Redlands has a history of providing many of these opportunities indoor and out to all ages and is currently undergoing developments to make it an inclusive and vibrant venue that is increasingly valued locally.

About You

We are seeking a motivated individual to support the Pavilion supervisor in the smooth running of the café, to work with a wide range of organisations and groups and to support the activities that take place at Redlands.

This role will build significantly on the work already done in recruiting and supporting volunteers and help establish increased opening times of the Redlands Café and soft play, plus contributing to the wider work of the Charity and seeking improvement in all aspects of its work.

About the Role
We are looking for an energetic individual with a can-do attitude, who prides themselves on attention to detail.

The role involves working alongside colleagues in a busy environment which requires a high degree of an onsite presence, the ability to work well with others and working under pressure when multitasking.

Initially the role will require working with the Place and Community Manager and other Active Dorset staff to establish the café equipment/stock and the recruitment of local volunteers, leading to the supervision of the daily operations of the café and its volunteer workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the Café supervisor to extend the café opening times at weekends through recruitment and support of local volunteers.

• Developing and coordinating the soft play party offer.
• Carry out tasks under guidance from the Café Supervisor including maintaining the organisation and cleanliness of the soft play & café area, liaising with other users of the facilities and park.
• The role will require weekend working.
• Consulting with Redlands centre users and local groups, potential users of the café and soft play, and develop good working relationships.
• Ensuring a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the cafe alongside an efficient service
• Support all users, volunteers and staff to help Redlands meet the sustainability priorities of the Company.
• When required, deputise for the Café Supervisor.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our equality and diversity action plan, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.

NB:

The duties and responsibilities of this post are not restrictive, and the post holder may be required on occasion to undertake other duties.

Benefits

• Company pension, with 5% contribution from Active Dorset
• Minimum of 23 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Agile and flexible working supported with training available
• Free eye care vouchers
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Access to Buy a bike scheme.

Knowledge and Skills
1.1 Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people -
Essential
1.2 Friendly, professional and the ability to work well with others. -
Essential
1.3 Understanding of café management, health and food hygiene -
Desirable
2.1 Positive with a can-do attitude, attention to detail -
Essential
2.2 Committed team player, who enjoys working with others -
Essential
2.3 Excellent communication skills - written, telephone, verbal and non-verbal, and listening skills -
Desirable
2.4 Knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene -
Desirable
2.5 Experience in working with volunteers, including those who may have special educational needs or mental health difficulties -
Desirable
2.6 Experience of