Vacancies
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Find out more about our current vacancies below!
Current vacancies – Hertfordshire
Reference: H&WAA-HAT-1024
Hours: 16.5 hours per week , usual pattern of 09:30 till 15:00 Monday, Wednesday & Friday (but with managers approval can be worked flexibly between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00) to meet the needs of the service.
Hourly rate: £12.00
Location: This new role will primarily be based at our Friendship House Community Centre in Hatfield. However, they will also be expected to travel to other HILS sites in Letchworth and St Albans if required by HILS.
Contract type: Permanent
Description:
Role Summary:
We are looking for a creative, sociable person to support with the smooth running and provision of activities at our Community Hubs across Hertfordshire. HILS’ Community Hubs are lively, welcoming spaces for older and disabled adults to come together, have fun, and make friends. Within this role, you will have a direct impact on your local community, helping to improve people’s health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
The role will be primarily based in Friendship House, Hatfield, but you will be occasionally required to support at Hubs in St Albans, Cuffley, and Letchworth. The position calls for someone with excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service for our clients. You will thrive when working independently and as part of a team, bringing a positive, can-do attitude to every task.
As part of this role, you will support the Activities Coordinator in curating engaging, stimulating, and enjoyable activities for our clients throughout the day. Your focus will be on keeping our clients socially connected and mentally engaged through a variety of activities. You’ll ensure that all scheduled activities run smoothly and are carried out as planned, providing continuity and enjoyment for our clients.
The Activities Assistant will also offer caring support to clients and their carers or next of kin, and you must be able to provide supervision for clients when necessary, and ensure clients are kept safe during activities. This includes strict control of items which could be potential safety hazards.
Qualifications & Job Requirements:
Essential:
- Good office experience
- Good IT skills with knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn a new computer system.
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of creativity
- Ability to form positive working relationships with clients and their carers, within boundaries.
- Ability to support clients with a range of needs.
Desirable:
- Experienced in working with the elderly
- Experience of stock control.
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-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.
Current vacancies – Hampshire
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.
Reference: CTM-Hampshire-3009
Hours: Shifts are 4hrs per day (10.30am to 2.30pm)
Available Shifts:
- 0 hours, to cover periods of absence as required
Hourly rate: £12.00
Location: New Milton, BH25 5QU
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.
Reference: CTM-Hampshire-0210
Hours: Shifts are 4hrs per day (10am to 2pm)
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: New Milton, BH25 5QU
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.
Reference: CTM-Hampshire-02101
Hours: Shifts are 4hrs per day (10am to 2pm)
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: Fareham, PO14 1TH
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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