24/04/2026
We have a two day a week Admin post vacancy. Tuesday and Thursday 9-4pm
Registered Charity No. 1155412
Location Brixham Does Care offices in the Town Hall, Brixham, Devon
Hours Part Time (13 hours per week) Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 to 4pm with 30min lunch break
Hourly Rate £13.24 rising to £14.24 after completing probation period.
Contract Type Permanent
Posted May 2026
Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity, founded in 1978 which attempts to combat loneliness and isolation. We offer support to people of all ages living in Brixham and surrounding communities.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15th May 2026
INTERVIEWS DATES (in person): 1st June 2026
START DATE: July 2026
Your duties will include:
· You will be responsible for inputting on our in-house data base, answering phones, designing leaflets, ordering stock, arranging events, taking minutes and general office duties.
· To undertake centre operations in relation to the work of Brixham Does Care. E.g. possible support in the charity shop, community café, activities and groups.
· To be the link person for several groups, trips and activities.
· You will action new referrals and with the agreement of the service users you will signpost and support the isolated and vulnerable.
· You will need to ensure that the day to day centre operations run smoothly. Have a welcoming and positive approach to callers who contact the centre in person or by phone and assist with enquiries made.
· Support people including those who are highly sensitive and vulnerable to monitor their wellbeing. Maintain contact with service users / volunteers of Brixham Does Care especially in times of need or distress.
· If applicable, offer clients possible options/solutions to their particular circumstances, giving special attention to vulnerable people and people with mental health problems.
· Keep confidential records in line with GDPR, ensure these records are kept up to date; help to maintain the database.
· To support staff, service users and volunteers in carrying out the work of Brixham Does Care, often working independently.
· To actively liaise/engage as appropriate with public authorities and professionals on behalf of users of Brixham Does Care. Participate on occasions as required, in meetings with other agencies.
· Brixham Does Care operates an anti-discriminatory policy. You will need to work with the diversity of our users in a non-judgemental and non-discriminatory manner.
· To make sure you remain up to date on all voluntary organisations within the locality so you can signpost effectively.
· Be aware of “Value for money” when considering issues relating to Brixham Does Care.
· The distribution of your time between the different aspects of work will be subject to variations according to the needs of Brixham Does Care and a flexible attitude and approach is essential.
· Contribute positively to day to day operational issues and the decision making process. On occasions you may be required to undertake some duties outside of your normal sphere of duties including visiting housebound people in Brixham.
· To work flexibly when required, which may occasionally include working outside contractual hours of work.
· Maintain Brixham Does Care’s quality standards and when opportunities arise, promote Brixham Does Care’s credibility and image.
You will also need to:
· Make best use of IT and be competent with computer software.
· Make and receive calls; take and pass messages, communicate information efficiently and effectively, written and verbally to relevant staff.
· Help produce statistical reports, collect material/information to support our contracts and other fundraising activities, annual report etc.
· Prepare/participate in all annual events and when required take a lead responsibility for their organisation.
· Gain the confidence of many people; handle highly sensitive information and situations. Master information about help available to clients from public services and give people advice and counselling on a variety of matters.
· Develop a high degree of maturity and experience in dealing with people, display a positive attitude and leadership qualities.
· To make entries in diary/day book as necessary and make appropriate responses to information.
Discretion and total confidentiality is essential. You will also be required to sign a form of undertaking concerning confidentiality and disclosure of client information, if you have not already done so.
Health & Safety is everyone’s concern. You are expected to have a positive approach to this subject and conform to all BDC requirements contained in BDC’s Health & Safety statement.
You must cooperate with the management in discharging its responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and take reasonable health & safety precautions for yourself and others and ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.
The above is a guide to the tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken but it is not an exhaustive statement of them. They may be altered from time to time to take account of new developments and changing needs.
To adhere to all other conditions of service of Brixham Does Care and any other requirements as requested.
Wellbeing – Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing looks at supporting our staff as “whole” individuals. Staff are asked to be open about wellbeing issues at work, and have a responsibility to look after and manage their own health & wellbeing and to be mindful of the health of others. Preventative discussions are encouraged with the line managers and staff are asked to seek support and advice when mental health or physical health issues start to develop so that support can be accessed.
Please email your CV and covering letter detailing a full personal statement of how you feel you would be suitable for this role to [email protected] FAO Karen.
For further information please telephone Karen - Brixham Does Care Manager or Emma – Brixham Does Care Director on 01803 857 727.
