Brighton Food Bank Support

Brighton Food Bank exists to help families and individuals going through times of crisis. We do this primarily through food parcels, but also through supporting clients emotionally, physically, and spiritually, whilst also signposting them to other agencies across the city for expert advice. As a Christian food bank it is our privilege to share our faith with clients, and offer prayer when welcomed.

 

Summary of Main Responsibilities:

1.)        Assist in the day to day smooth running of Brighton Food Bank.

2.)        Support clients in complex situations.

3.)        Support volunteers and helpers in their role.

4.)        Organise and facilitate Supermarket Collection Days.

5.)        Represent BHCM at all events and in churches.

 

Main responsibilities:

1.)    Assist in the day to day smooth running of Brighton Food Bank.

1.1. Enthusiastic communicator of the Christian faith.

1.2. Assist with referrals confidentially and with awareness of sensitive client information.   

1.3. Create an environment that enables clients to feel welcomed and at ease.

1.4. Ensure donations are well received, promptly sorted, stock is rotated.

1.5. Maintain good communications between all other members of the team.

1.6. Maintain a well organised food bank for all staff, volunteers, and helpers.

 

2.)    Support clients in complex situations.

2.1. Faithfully support clients.

2.2. Ensure clients are seen and supported appropriately.

2.3. Make wise and hard decisions, closing cases when appropriate.

 

3.)    Support volunteers and helpers in their role.

3.1. Ensure that all volunteers and helpers complete an application/details form.

3.2. Ensure that volunteers and helpers are inducted and trained well.

 

4.)    Organise and facilitate Supermarket Collection Days.

4.1. Organise the monthly Supermarket Collection Days.

4.2. Be present at the monthly supermarket collection days to supervise a small group of volunteers and helpers

4.3. Maintain existing and create new partnerships.

 

5.)    Represent the BHCM at all events and in churches.

5.1. All our staff must strive towards fulfilling our vision.

5.2. All staff members are expected to be at BHCM events.

5.3. All staff members will be expected to represent BHCM by making presentations in churches and producing written reports for publicity.