Join Our team as a Assistant Cafe Manager!

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Assistant Café Manager (Part-time)

Join a team that values support, kindness, and community! If you’re ready to bring your positive energy to our café and help create a welcoming environment, we want to hear from you. As our Assistant Café Manager, you’ll be a key part of a friendly and supportive team, working to provide excellent service and ensure the smooth operation of our café.

This is a part-time role offering 2 hours per day from 11:30am – 1:30pm, with the opportunity to provide holiday cover when the Café Manager is on leave.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the smooth running of café operations, ensuring excellent customer service during working hours.

  • Supervise and support café staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.

  • Manage inventory and maintain adequate stock levels during shifts.

  • Oversee cash handling, including operating the till and reconciling takings when necessary.

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with health and safety regulations.

  • Step into the role of Café Manager as required, overseeing the full operation during holiday cover.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a similar role or within hospitality is preferred.

  • Barista experience is desirable.

  • Strong background in food preparation and culinary practices.

  • Proven skills in team management and leadership, with the ability to motivate staff effectively.

  • Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices is essential.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on customer service.

  • Flexibility to provide additional cover when required.

  • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us? We’re a close-knit team that places a strong emphasis on support, kindness, and creating a sense of community. If you’re looking for a rewarding and flexible role in a welcoming environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Contact:
Julie Laking
Phone: 01642 232220
Email: julielaking@hope-foundation.org.uk

To apply for the Assistant Café Manager role, please fill in the application form here, complete all required sections, and then email it to recruitment@hope-foundation.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is 30 May 2025, 5:00pm.

🌟 We’re Hiring: Deputy CEO at The Hope Foundation! 🌟

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Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive positive change? We’re looking for a passionate Deputy CEO to join our team and help shape the future of our charity. Lead with purpose, inspire growth, and make a lasting impact in communities that need it most.

If you’re ready to take on a key leadership role and champion our mission, we’d love to hear from you!

🔗 Download the application pack below and apply today!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fNJy9Pm5KbdIr92LaUoJWEjd06s5JgRq?usp=drive_link

Recruiting for Volunteer Coordinator

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As a Volunteer Coordinator at The Hope Foundation, you’ll play a vital role in driving our mission forward. This position gives you the chance to manage and inspire volunteers, helping to organise meaningful initiatives that make a lasting difference in the community.

Here’s why you should consider joining us:

  • Make an impact: Lead volunteers in projects that directly improve lives and uplift communities.
  • Develop leadership skills: Hone your ability to manage teams and coordinate efforts for real-world results.
  • Work with purpose: Join an organization that’s dedicated to making a positive difference.
  • Collaborate with a passionate team: Work alongside people who are committed to creating change.

If you’re organized, driven, and passionate about community work, The Hope Foundation offers a chance to make a meaningful contribution while growing your skills. Let’s make a difference together.

Find out more here:  by downloading an application pack

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furdbit IT is recruiting for a Business Development Manager

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furdbit IT is a partnership working to reduce digital poverty.

We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager. 

 

To find out more about furbdit, visit the website.

Click here to see the jobs descriptions and download an application pack.

Completed application forms should be emailed to suekearney@hope-foundation.org.uk.

Closing date: 31st August

Interviews: 6th and 8th September

furbdit is recruiting

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furdbit IT is a partnership working to reduce digital poverty.

We’re recruiting for two posts: Business Development Manager and Support Officer. 

 

To find out more about furbdit, visit the website.

Click here to see the jobs descriptions and download an application pack.

Completed application forms should be emailed to suekearney@hope-foundation.org.uk.

Mandy

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Mandy came to Hope in February 2020 to achieve Level 2 English and Maths and find work in Health and Social Care and Data Entry. She is part of a blended family which speaks several languages and found that helping children with homework and general language questions were proving challenging. Mandy wanted to support them the best she could. She didn’t want to go to a College and was looking for somewhere smaller.

Mandy says that on her first day, “I remember being part of a diverse group of people – this excited me to see that everyone was different”. She and Kim looked not only at learning but got to work on Mandy’s CV. “[It] was a bonus to be introduced to start looking at a career… The I Could Buzz Quiz – gave me some surprise strengths and interests and I started looking at entry requirements for careers as opposed to admin jobs.”

Mandy achieved Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 2 and says her ICT skills also improved as she completed much of her Maths course remotely during covid. But not only this, she also says her confidence and mind-set has changed, “it made me realise to aim higher and that I could achieve! Family life had always come first – my family are growing up and progressing themselves and I now have the time and also want that. I want to set a motivated example.”

Mandy is now on an Access to Higher Education course and aims to become an Engineer.
“I can’t recommend enough to others to access support and learning with The Hope Foundation – It’s supported me to realise my potential.”

Mark

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Mark was working in the construction agency when he first came to The Hope Foundation in 2019. He held a precarious role as a subcontractor and had mostly short-term domestic work which meant he also relied on benefits. Mark wanted to progress within the construction industry. His aim was to become a Health and Safety Inspector in construction which would also mean more regular work and secure employment.

At his first appointment with Kim they researched the job role Mark was looking for, the entry requirements and skills he would need. They then devised a Skills Action Plan planning which skills he would need to work on and which qualifications he would need to gain. Mark would study towards Functional Skills English and ECDL at The Hope Foundation. Though ICT wasn’t a direct requirement for the role, having ICT skills and a qualification would be an advantage for him in securing work and also being able to do this new job effectively.

In order to make the move to work on larger construction and engineering sites, Kim referred Mark to Routes to Work who helped him achieve some of the essential entry requirements: CCNSG (site safety passport) and a CSCS card.

They worked together to create a CV and cover letter so he would be able to approach employers speculatively and Kim introduced Mark to LinkedIn with Advice and Guidance on how to create an effective profile, using his research to ensure this profile matched the entry requirements for the job he was aiming for, CV and cover letter to find work.

For just over a year, Mark attended courses at Hope and received support from Kim, National Careers Services, Routes to Employment and partner organisations. Since August 2020 he has been fully qualified and in full-time, secure employment as a Health and Safety Inspector in logistics.

Neil

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Neil* (not his real name)

Neil heard about the Hope Foundation from Saint John of God. He had to move to Middlesbrough during the covid pandemic and found himself isolated in a new place.

He came to The Hope Foundation wanting to gain qualifications, find our about volunteering opportunities and get connected. He says, “The conversation with Kim was so much more. We talked about my long term and future goals in football coaching and Kim gave advice and guidance on the different sectors that this opens for me such as supporting others in difficult situations using sport. We started with Kim completing a CV to apply for voluntary positions and introducing me to MFC Foundation a support organisation for people like myself to make new contacts through sport. We also talked about entry requirements that employers would be looking for as well as experience and I now know the steps and links to be made to achieve this.

Kim referred me to the Hope Digital Library as I had expressed motivation and interest to learn but I only have a mobile phone device. David dropped off a laptop.

The Hope Foundation has made a big difference to my mental health; connecting me to my goals by informing me of the opportunities available in the Middlesbrough area. I moved to the area around September last year and because of lockdown felt excluded being in a new town and not knowing the services available. The Hope Foundation has help me to understand the steps I need to take to get there and feel more positive about my future and how I can progress.”

Neil went on to study for qualifications with Hope and now volunteers in a community football session and is working towards an FA Playmaker Award with MFC Foundation.

Nilam

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Nilam was referred to The Hope Foundation in March 2021 by Step Forward Tees Valley. She volunteers for Mind and says, “I needed a device to fill out my call logs and email them to Mind. I also wanted to learn how to access government services, like applying for a passport and railcard.

Getting support from Ageing Better at The Hope Foundation has given me the skills to use a computer to complete forms on Google Docs, attach them and send via email for my volunteering with Mind’s telephone befriending service. It has also given me confidence and courage to do things on my own rather than relying on my children to do it for me.

I learned how to use Google Docs and email as well as how to apply for a passport and railcard. I use it to search the internet to find websites and information, shopping. David has supported me to do this through regular 121s. He has been very patient with me, breaking everything down and writing step-by-step guides I can take home to practice with. This type of service in the community is invaluable and a great asset for people that struggle with IT to have. I would recommend the Hope Foundation to anyone who is struggling and needs that extra support. I’m looking forward to continuing my learning with the courses at the Hope Foundation. My aim is to pass my level one ECDL to give me the qualification and skills to help me on my journey to going to University to study psychology.”