Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and caring Centre Co-Ordinator to join our team at our Cancer Support Centre in Chandler's Ford which provides support, therapies and information to people impacted by a diagnosis of cancer. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and have a caring and compassionate nature with an understanding of the sensitivities of working with people affected by cancer.
This job is offered on a part-time basis of 12 hours per week, working Mondays 10.00 to 4.00pm with some flexibility how the other 6 hours can be worked. The salary is £7,619.04 for 12 hours (based on Full time equivalent salary of £23,809.50)
Responsibilities
- Support with organising and co-ordinating the Centre’s services, which include counselling and therapy appointments, group sessions like yoga or knit and natter, and drop-in sessions manned by volunteers.
- Support with managing the client appointment waiting lists.
- Support volunteers and Centre Manager with Centre administration to ensure all client and volunteer information is safely and efficiently recorded; and to follow all procedures relating to client and volunteer onboarding.
- Ensure a warm welcome to any visitor to the Centre, spending some time with individuals and groups as necessary.
- Deputise in the absence of the Centre Manager as and when required
- Support the team to keep appropriate records for received donations and ensure donors are thanked according to WCT guidelines and that the Fundraising team is kept informed of any donations.
- Support with banking and petty cash where necessary, ensuring accurate financial records and liaising with the finance department as necessary
Experience
- A confident people-person, who has proven organisational and administrative skills.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and Databases
- Experience of working in a health and social care or similar setting with the resilience needed for an emotionally demanding environment.
- A caring and compassionate person with an understanding of the sensitivities of working with people affected by cancer.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team of employees and volunteers.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,809.50 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastleigh SO53 2GG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please provide a statement outlining your reasons for applying for this role and your suitability for it
Experience:
- working in a health and social care or similar setting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person