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Our working culture is inclusive, friendly, and positive. HILS staff come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we are proud to support people who face barriers to entering or returning to employment. We believe in paying people a fair wage, which is why all our staff are paid at least the Real Living Wage Foundation’s Real Living Wage.
Find out more about our current vacancies below!
Current vacancies – Hertfordshire
Reference: CTM-Hertfordshire-1804
Hours: 11am to 2pm
Hourly rate: £12.00 on weekdays, £12.60 on weekends
Location: Various
Contract type: Permanent
Description:
Role Summary:
The primary function is to deliver hot community meals and tea packs to vulnerable, disabled, and elderly clients across Hertfordshire. Every visit includes a caring welfare check to help every client to stay happy, healthy, and independent in their home, meaning that employees will need to show personable skills when interacting with clients to ensure that each client’s needs are met.
You will be provided with a free uniform and use of a work vehicle for the delivery period.
We operate from 4 sites in Hertfordshire and currently have vacancies at:
- St Albans (AL3 5BU)
- Hemel (HP2 4EU)
- Hertford (SG13 7BH)
- Letchworth (SG6 1HB)
Qualifications & Job Requirements:
Essential qualifications for the role are:
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to understand written and oral English
- Satisfactory DBS check
- The right to work in the UK
For more information about this role, please see job description (here)
How to Apply:
Complete the application form and send to jobs@hils-uk.org, or use the submission form on this page. You can also apply on Indeed.
Reference: CTM-Hertfordshire-2001
Hours: Saturday – Sunday, 11am to 2pm (6 hours per week)
Hourly rate: £12.60
Location: St Albans – AL3 5BU
Contract type: Permanent
Description:
Role Summary:
The primary function is to deliver hot community meals and tea packs to vulnerable, disabled, and elderly clients across Hertfordshire. Every visit includes a caring welfare check to help every client to stay happy, healthy, and independent in their home, meaning that employees will need to show personable skills when interacting with clients to ensure that each client’s needs are met.
You will be provided with a free uniform and use of a work vehicle for the delivery period.
Qualifications & Job Requirements:
Essential qualifications for the role are:
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to understand written and oral English
- Satisfactory DBS check
- The right to work in the UK
For more information about this role, please see job description (here)
How to Apply:
Complete the application form and send to jobs@hils-uk.org, or use the submission form on this page. You can also apply on Indeed.
Reference: GO-Albans-1702
Hours: 28 hours a week (flexible hours are considered) plus benefits
Hourly rate: £28,000 Pro rata
Location: Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BU. By mutual arrangement after a qualifying period, non-contractual hybrid working may be permitted.
Contract type: Permanent
Role Summary:
The role is focussed on managing a caseload of clients from initial contact, through the grant application process, to fulfilment of the item they need and finally to invoicing. The job involves working directly with older, vulnerable clients, including those with sensory loss, physical, or mental health needs, so it is important to demonstrate empathy whilst maintaining focus on the requirements of St Albans Old People’s Trust’ grants application process.
Qualifications & Job Requirements:
Essential qualifications for the role are:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong administration skills and high attention to detail
- At least 4 years’ experience working in a customer-facing role (either paid or as a volunteer) dealing with complex issues and /or vulnerable people
- Satisfactory DBS check
- The right to work in the UK
Driving is not essential for this role. For more information about this role, please see job description (here)
How to Apply: Complete the application form and send to jobs@hils-uk.org, or use the submission form on this page. You can also apply on Indeed – Hertfordshire Independent Living Service Careers and Employment | Indeed.com
Please also complete this Literacy Assessment as part of the application process and send it to jobs@hils-uk.org.
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 10th March
Interviews will take place in person, week beginning 24th March 2025
Current vacancies – Hampshire
Reference: CTM-Hampshire-1002
Hours: 10am to 2pm, 20 hrs per week (5 days over 7)
Hourly rate: £12.00
Location: Various
Contract type: Permanent
Description:
Role Summary:
The primary function is to deliver hot community meals and tea packs to vulnerable, disabled, and elderly clients across Hertfordshire. Every visit includes a caring welfare check to help every client to stay happy, healthy, and independent in their home, meaning that employees will need to show personable skills when interacting with clients to ensure that each client’s needs are met.
You will be provided with a free uniform and use of a work vehicle for the delivery period.
We operate from 4 sites in Hampshire and currently have vacancies at:
- Andover – 1 vacancy – (SP10 3LF)
- Fareham – 1 vacancy – (PO14 1TH)
- Itchen Abbas – 2 vacancies – (SO21 1BQ)
- New Milton – 1 vacancy – (BH25 5QU)
Qualifications & Job Requirements:
Essential qualifications for the role are:
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to understand written and oral English
- Satisfactory DBS check
- The right to work in the UK
For more information about this role, please see job description (here)
How to Apply:
Complete the application form and send to jobs@hils-uk.org, or use the submission form on this page. You can also apply on Indeed.
Reference: CTM-Hampshire-0608
Hours: Shifts are 4hrs per day (10.30am to 2.30pm)
Available Shifts:
- 20hrs per week (5 days over 7)
Please note: for both roles you will be required to work every Saturday or Sunday and occasionally candidates will be required to work both Saturday and Sunday.
Hourly rate: £12.00
Location: Itchen Abbas, SO21 1BQ
Contract type: Permanent
Description:
Role Summary:
The primary function is to deliver hot community meals and tea packs to vulnerable, disabled, and elderly clients across Hampshire. Every visit includes a caring welfare check to help every client to stay happy, healthy, and independent in their home, meaning that employees will need to show personable skills when interacting with clients to ensure that each client’s needs are met.
You will be provided with a free uniform and use of a work vehicle for the delivery period.
Qualifications & Job Requirements:
Essential qualifications for the role are:
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to understand written and oral English
- Satisfactory DBS check
- The right to work in the UK
For more information about this role, please see job description (here)
How to Apply:
Complete the application form and send to jobs@hils-uk.org, or use the submission form on this page. You can also apply on Indeed.
West Sussex
Reference: CTM-Horsham-0411
Hours: Shifts are 4 1/2 hrs per day (10am to 2.30pm)
Available Shifts:
- 20.5 hrs per week (5 days over 7)
Please note: for both roles you will be required to work every Saturday or Sunday and occasionally candidates will be required to work both Saturday and Sunday.
Hourly rate: £12.00
Location: Horsham, RH12 1GZ
Contract type: Permanent
Description:
Role Summary:
The primary function is to deliver hot community meals and tea packs to vulnerable, disabled, and elderly clients across Hampshire. Every visit includes a caring welfare check to help every client to stay happy, healthy, and independent in their home, meaning that employees will need to show personable skills when interacting with clients to ensure that each client’s needs are met.
You will be provided with a free uniform and use of a work vehicle for the delivery period.
Qualifications & Job Requirements:
Essential qualifications for the role are:
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to understand written and oral English
- Satisfactory DBS check
- The right to work in the UK
For more information about this role, please see job description (here)
How to Apply:
Complete the application form and send to jobs@hils-uk.org, or use the submission form on this page. You can also apply on Indeed.
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