Author: Ellen Hawes

* Job Opportunity  * September 2021 * Assistant Manager High Wycombe Shopmobility *

Application deadline Sunday 19th September

Download Application form 

We require an Assistant Manager to join our team.  The role involves assisting in overseeing the day to day operation of the service and ensures the successful and continued management and development of Shopmobility.

To assist in supporting the staff, volunteers and users in all aspects of the Shopmobility service and its developments.

To assist in ensuring an adequate number of staff and volunteers are available and to increase the pool of volunteers as necessary.

To assist in the effective consultation with staff and volunteers; assist the Manager and management committee and users on any proposed changes to the service.

Assist in preparing publicity to promote the service and provide information to users and potential users of the service.

Ensure building maintenance is undertaken and promote best practice in meeting the requirements of Health & Safety legislation and to comply with other relevant statutory legislation.

Skills required:

Good customer service and communication.

Good computer skills and accurate record keeping.

Good team player who has flexibility about working times and days.

Knowledge on policies and procedures, Health & Safety and COSHH legislation would be an advantage.

Knowledge of grant applications and fundraising would also be of benefit.

Some training will be given.

Hours

15 hours per week spread over two days per week, usually Mondays and Fridays, will include some weekend and holiday cover.

With a view to increase the hours to 20 hours per week from April 2022.

Enhanced DBS check and references are required.

Salary

£11 per hour, £8580 per annum

Job Status

Three month’s trial, with 6 month probationary period, one year contract initially.

Application Deadline: Sunday 19^th September ‘21

Interviews to be held on Thursday 30^th September ‘21

Please send a completed Application form and CV to Claire McMackin at High Wycombe Shopmobility, 2 Newland Meadow, Eden, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2BZ.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please take this that your application has been not been successful on this occasion.  Thank you for taking time to apply.

 

We have a new donation page on the charity donation website “Give as you Live” – use the links from their page or download the app and percentage of your online spend will be donated to High Wycombe Shopmobility when you shop online from selected retailers such as M&S. You can also make a “cash” donation to us via their site and don’t forget to add gift aid if you are a UK tax payer.

 

We were absolutely delighted to receive a Proud of Bucks “Highly Commended” award recognising our service to the community in this hugely difficult year.

We’re very proud to have received this and I hope all our staff, volunteers and customers are proud of the part they play in helping to make our service as successful, safe and accessible as possible. We really appreciate all your support and I think I’d happily describe you all as Public Service Heroes.

We’ll put this award alongside the Tom Hillier Award we received at the end of 2018 which recognised us as the best shopmobility scheme in the country.

Transport for Buckinghamshire will be commencing maintenance works in the High Street to correct loose and uneven paving that can cause trip hazards.

The works are due to commence w/c Monday 28 September 2020 and will last for approximately 12 weeks. Site working hours will be from 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday with perhaps some weekend and night working on areas that cannot be worked on during normal hours.

Some of the repair works required will affect the running lane of the carriageway, and will necessitate reducing High Street access between Corporation Street and Market Square, to enable areas of the stone paving to be re-laid/repaired more efficiently. See the map in the shop for details.

We have produced a list of Local businesses offering Home Delivery that might be able to help you with food deliveries over the next few weeks.