Jobs

Jobs

SAVS are recruiting for the following role:
Youth Volunteering Administrator
22.5 hrs per week (times by arrangement)
Salary: NJC Point 20 £18,453 (pro rata) per annum
This post is funded until 31 March 2011

Southend Association of Voluntary Services are recruiting for an enthusiastic person, passionate about young people to join a dynamic team. This role will support the further development of a vibrant culture of youth led volunteering opportunities across Essex, Southend & Thurrock funded by the youth volunteering charity vinvolved.

Based at our offices in Alexandra Street Southend on Sea, the role of the administrator is to:

Support the Essex, Southend & Thurrock vInvolved Teams, organisations and young volunteers through a busy and pressurised central administrative role.

Relevant experience is essential to support a large team through diverse duties whilst acting as a central point of contact. Experience of working or dealing with young people, general administrative duties, organising training and knowledge of Health & Safety and risk assessment is required.

An application form and job description can be downloaded below or requested via e-mail from Julie Newman on jnewman@savs-southend.co.uk. Please note that application packs will not be sent out in the post.
Closing date for applications: 1200 on Tuesday 21st September 2010

Interview Date: Tuesday 28 September 2010

Final appointment will be subject to Enhanced CRB Check

Third Sector Development Officer
37 hrs per week. Temporary Position until March 2011
Salary: NJC Scale 34 - £28,636 per annum
Southend Association of Voluntary Services is looking for an excellent communicator to help us build the skills and capacity of third sector organisations in Southend on Sea. We are looking for a flexible person to undertake organisational health checks to work with local charities to help them identify the areas they need to develop to enable them to be ready to compete in an ever changing funding environment.

If you have an understanding of the issues facing the third sector and have the skills to help, please download an application pack from www.savs-southend.org or e-mail jnewman@savs-southend.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am on 2 September 2010
Interview date: 9 September 2010
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Homeless Action Resource Project
Service Operations Manager
Salary Grade point 43 to point 47 (£36,313 to £39,855)
Homeless Action Resource Project (HARP) is an exciting and innovative organisation for the homeless, which aims to provide accommodation and support tailored to the specific needs of homeless people in the Southend on Sea area to enable them to live independently within the community. The Service Operations Manager will play a pivotal role by providing leadership and management for the delivery and development of support services within HARP. The role must balance the efficient, effective and safe management of existing projects and the development of new schemes to help homeless and vulnerable people.
The ideal candidate will have:
• significant experience of managing people
• the ability to motivate, support and lead teams
• the ability to handle difficult situations and complex problems calmly, making sound judgments
• experience of liaising with external agencies at a senior level.
• experience of project development.

Closing Date: 5pm Friday 17th September 2010
Full details on the attached flyer.
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Census 2011 Job Opportunities
The 2011 Census will offer a wide range of fixed term employment opportunities ranging from full time managerial positions, to supervisory positions to roles working in the field interacting with the public. Periods range from a couple of weeks to several months.

Visit the website to find out more, be sure to look at Southend opportunities in the East of England Region and note that it is an open competition and you must complete on-line application. Also note the short closing date for some positions.
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Castle Point Social Car Scheme
Vacancy for Fundraising Officer - Part Time
6 Month Contract (up to a maximum of 16 hours pw)
£11.25 per hour.
Castle Point Social Car Scheme Ltd is a local charity providing community transport services. Location The Tyrells Centre, Benfleet.
Job Function - To maximize fundraising events and make application on behalf of the charity.
Job Requirements - Must be able to work independently and be computer Literate. Experience of fundraising in the charitable sector more important than qualifications.
For full job description and application form contact Iris Brown on 01268-638419
Castle Point Social Car Scheme Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

Office Volunteer
To provide administrative support in a very busy office eg. to colate and pack mailings/information packs, update membership lists and handbook as well as helping out at support groups and social events. Skills required include confident computer skills and a good understanding of MS Office as well as excellent communication skills and telephone manner. Opportunity is based at SAVS Centre, Southend Thursdays10am-2pm.

Please contact Volunteer Centre Southend 01702 356060 or email vb@savs-southend.co.uk

Swimming Assistant (Voluntary Position - Dolphin Court)
Volunteer is required to acompany some of our disabled residents to the local swimming pool on a weekly basis (Tuesday 12.15-1.15pm). Assistance is required to get to and from the changing rooms, to the pool side and basic assistance in the pool. All expenses will be reimbursed and support will be provided.

Please contact Volunteer Centre Southend 01702 356060 or email vb@savs-southend.co.uk

Please send your job opportunities to info@savs-southend.co.uk

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Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.doc	409.5 KB
HARP SOM Advert 19 8 101 (2).doc	147 KB
v Administrator Job Des 02.09.10.doc	49.5 KB
v Admin application Form.doc	841.5 KB
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vteam admin advert.doc	852 KB