Job Description
Background to The Brain Charity
Life for any of us can change in an instant. Experiencing a road traffic accident, a major stroke or being diagnosed with dementia can happen completely unexpectedly and can change our lives forever.
The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends and carers.
There are hundreds of different neurological conditions including stroke, brain tumour, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease and many rarer conditions.
Role summary
We are really pleased to say The Brain Charity is growing year on year and our Cafe is busier than ever.
The Café Assistant will assist in the coordination and day to day running of the café, ensuring all areas are well organised and stocked with the necessary resources to ensure an excellent customer experience for all visitors to the centre.
The role will support the room hire team in the organisation and preparation of servicing all internal and external room hire bookings.
Benefits of working for us
Working for The Brain Charity has some great benefits. All of these benefits are available upon starting unless stated otherwise.
· 25 days contractual annual leave in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising 1 day per full year of service upto a maximum of 28 days for full time employees. (This is pro-rata’d for all part-time employees).
- Medicash – physical wellbeing support with a wide range of subsidised treatments including Dental Bills, Optical Care, Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Chiropody, Health Screenings and more.
- Premium Employee Assistance Programme – mental wellbeing support with access to 24/7 employee support services and face to face counselling sessions.
- mProve yourself Wellbeing app with a range of wellbeing courses.
- Skinvision Skin Health tracker.
- Online discount platform providing discounts on shopping, travel and gym memberships.
- 10% company pension on successful completion of 6 month probation. T’s & C’s apply for Fixed Term Contracts.
- A range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick absence entitlements.
- Free parking (when available) at Head Office, Norton Street, L3 8LR.
- Free Will writing service with Kwil Legal Services.
- Discounted Arriva bus travel
- A wide range of high-quality learning open to all with opportunities to train, develop and support to realise your potential.
Application information
We are an award-winning charity and have received The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given by the Crown to third sector organisations.
If you are passionate about our cause and would like to become part of a vibrant and diverse team, we would love to hear from you.
The Brain Charity prides itself on being an open and diverse place to work and we openly encourage those from minority groups to apply.
To apply, you will need to complete the application form in the downloadable pack via our website. Please do not send in your CV, as this will not be counted.
Closing Date: 5pm, Tuesday 16th May 2023
Interviews for successful applicants will take place during the week commencing Monday 22nd May 2023
Please e-mail [email protected] ring 0151 298 2999 if you have any questions.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,468.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Shift:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/05/2023
Expected start date: 19/06/2023