Hospitality Outreach Assistant (live in)
Posted on 23 December 2024 by Commonwealth House Limited Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Contract: Permanent, Part-time Job Level: Experienced (non-manager) / skilled PURPOSE OF THE ROLE For the Hospitality Outreach Assistant role, we are looking for a hands-on and multi-skilled person, with a practical servant heart and a desire to serve God and witness their faith amongst international students and visiting academics. As this role is not only practical but also service-focused, it’s important that the person in this role shows high levels of flexibility and enjoys meeting with people from different cultures. You must have excellent communication skills and a helpful, can-do attitude. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Commonwealth House Ministry Active participation in the missional purposes of Commonwealth House, through prayer, Bible Study, and personal witness. Being a Christian presence in the hostel, available to deal with problems as they arise. Welcoming duties – including early or late arrivals and weekends. Fulfilling practical hospitality and facility duties as given by the warden, such as breakfast, washing up, fire alarm testing tasks, amongst others if needed. Regularly participating in Bible Studies and similar activities. Befriending or providing pastoral support for residents. Ensuring high standards throughout Commonwealth House Distributing post to residents when required. Responding to emergencies and liaising with tradespeople. Ad-hoc tidying of the hostel, reporting maintenance tasks and broken or missing equipment. Washing bathmats and checking lint traps if requested. Support for the Warden Out of hours cover – typically one weekend per month and 2 nights Mon-Fri. Safety responsibilities including fire Marshall and alarm tests. Liaising with residents prior to departure to ensure that rooms are left in good condition. Supporting Community Breakfast when required Organising the daily communal breakfasts (Monday-Friday). Checking stock and buying food and other provisions. Food preparation for breakfast, e.g., setting up, preparing porridge, and clearing away. Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations for preparation and storage of food. PERSON SPECIFICATION KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Experience of Christian outreach. Experience of working in a multicultural context essential (previous experience in an international missionary context would be an advantage). Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage. If without certificate, it’s essential to complete the training in the first two weeks of being in the job. Competent in standard office software packages (email, MS Office). SKILLS AND ABILITIES High level of flexibility and adaptability. A hospitable, friendly personality, able to put new residents at ease. A practical person, ready to engage with facility tasks (e.g., changing a light bulb, responding to emergencies). Highly reliable, with good attention to detail. Self-motivated. Excellent spoken and written English. OTHER ASPECTS OF THE ROLE There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian. A DBS check will be required. The post holder is expected to make St Aldates their church and to become part of St Aldates’ missional activity. St Aldates is a charismatic evangelical church. For more information, please see
www.staldates.org.uk . EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Employer: Commonwealth House Remuneration: £24030.76 pro rata per annum. (£14288.56 for 22 hours per week) Accommodation: Free accommodation for the applicant Part-time: 22 hours per week Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays prorated. Place of work: 4-8 and 11 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP, UK
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Posted on 23 December 2024 by Commonwealth House Limited Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Contract: Permanent, Part-time Job Level: Experienced (non-manager) / skilled PURPOSE OF THE ROLE For the Hospitality Outreach Assistant role, we are looking for a hands-on and multi-skilled person, with a practical servant heart and a desire to serve God and witness their faith amongst international students and visiting academics. As this role is not only practical but also service-focused, it’s important that the person in this role shows high levels of flexibility and enjoys meeting with people from different cultures. You must have excellent communication skills and a helpful, can-do attitude. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Commonwealth House Ministry Active participation in the missional purposes of Commonwealth House, through prayer, Bible Study, and personal witness. Being a Christian presence in the hostel, available to deal with problems as they arise. Welcoming duties – including early or late arrivals and weekends. Fulfilling practical hospitality and facility duties as given by the warden, such as breakfast, washing up, fire alarm testing tasks, amongst others if needed. Regularly participating in Bible Studies and similar activities. Befriending or providing pastoral support for residents. Ensuring high standards throughout Commonwealth House Distributing post to residents when required. Responding to emergencies and liaising with tradespeople. Ad-hoc tidying of the hostel, reporting maintenance tasks and broken or missing equipment. Washing bathmats and checking lint traps if requested. Support for the Warden Out of hours cover – typically one weekend per month and 2 nights Mon-Fri. Safety responsibilities including fire Marshall and alarm tests. Liaising with residents prior to departure to ensure that rooms are left in good condition. Supporting Community Breakfast when required Organising the daily communal breakfasts (Monday-Friday). Checking stock and buying food and other provisions. Food preparation for breakfast, e.g., setting up, preparing porridge, and clearing away. Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations for preparation and storage of food. PERSON SPECIFICATION KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Experience of Christian outreach. Experience of working in a multicultural context essential (previous experience in an international missionary context would be an advantage). Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage. If without certificate, it’s essential to complete the training in the first two weeks of being in the job. Competent in standard office software packages (email, MS Office). SKILLS AND ABILITIES High level of flexibility and adaptability. A hospitable, friendly personality, able to put new residents at ease. A practical person, ready to engage with facility tasks (e.g., changing a light bulb, responding to emergencies). Highly reliable, with good attention to detail. Self-motivated. Excellent spoken and written English. OTHER ASPECTS OF THE ROLE There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian. A DBS check will be required. The post holder is expected to make St Aldates their church and to become part of St Aldates’ missional activity. St Aldates is a charismatic evangelical church. For more information, please see
www.staldates.org.uk . EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Employer: Commonwealth House Remuneration: £24030.76 pro rata per annum. (£14288.56 for 22 hours per week) Accommodation: Free accommodation for the applicant Part-time: 22 hours per week Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays prorated. Place of work: 4-8 and 11 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP, UK
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