Vacancies

Reference: STM- Hert-2506

Please note: Closing date 7th July 2025

Hours: 16 .5 hours per week, working on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays between the hours of 9am and 2.30pm.

Hourly rate: £12.25

Location: Hertford – SG13 7BH

Contract type: Fixed Term for 9 months (Maternity Cover).

Description:

Role Summary:

Health and Independent Living Support (HILS) is a growing charitable social enterprise, providing services to clients in Hampshire, Hertfordshire and West Sussex to enable them to live independently in their own homes.

The primary function is to provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of HILS’ meals services. This will mainly involve support for our meals on wheels service, but will also include administration of lunch clubs and other goodwill schemes as required (e.g. client Christmas gifts). The successful post-holder will be expected to offer excellent customer service to internal and external parties, ensuring clients’ safety and wellbeing is the priority, and that HILS’ values are followed.

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to understand written and oral English
• Satisfactory DBS check
• The right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Food hygiene certificate
• Clean driving license
• Basic first aid

Flexibility to provide cover as required

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

Essential:

• Good office experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good T. skills
• Good telephone manner

Desirable:

• Experienced in working with the elderly

Good IT skills with knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn a new computer system

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: H&W- AA-0625

Please note: Applications will be closed when a suitable candidate has been  found.

Hours: Friday : 9.30am-3.30pm

Hourly rate: £12.25

Location: Primary base: MacFadyen Webb, Norton Way North, Letchworth, SG6 1BU. There will be a requirement to support teams at other HILS Hubs across Hertfordshire on occasion.

Contract type: Permanent

Description:

Role Summary:

This role will be primarily based at MacFadyen Webb in Letchworth – a sheltered housing facility where HILS runs a weekly Friday Club aimed at older and vulnerable members of the community.

The Activities Assistant’s role primarily involves planning and delivering engaging activities to clients that attend the club. Activities can range from quizzes and games to costume competitions, to day-trips and much more! The post holder will need to be outgoing and warm, offering excellent customer service to both clients and other colleagues, working well alone and enjoying being part of a team. You must also be creative and adaptable to changing circumstances and different clients’ needs, particularly for clients living with dementia.

The postholder must be able to supervise clients when required, and ensure that clients are kept safe at all times. You will also offer caring and compassionate support to our client’s family, friends, and carers.

The Activities Assistant must also carry out administration duties such as filling out registers, taking lunch orders for clients, creating activity schedules, managing stock, and informing clients and carers of any changes to the service.

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

Essential:

• Full UK driving license
• Ability to understand written and oral English
• Satisfactory DBS check
• The right work in the UK

Desirable:

• Food hygiene certificate
• Basic first aid
• Flexibility to work weekends and provide cover as required

Qualification in Health and Social Care, Community Work, or a related field (Level 2 or above).

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to communicate warmly and clearly with clients, carers, professionals and colleagues.
• Good IT skills, with knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn a new computer system.
• Creativity and flexibility – able to develop fun, engaging, and appropriate activities, adapting to the needs and abilities of individual clients.
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a wider team.
• Experience in a client facing, or customer service-based role.
• Ability to support clients with a range of needs.

Desirable:

• Experienced in working with older and vulnerable members of the community, including those with dementia.
• Knowledge of dementia-friendly best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults who have dementia and/or learning disabilities.

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: £12.25 on weekdays, £12.75 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: £12.75

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: CTM-Hampshire-1002

Hours:  3 1/2  of work per day, to be worked between the hours of 10.30am to 2pm,  up to 20 hrs per week (5 days over 7)

Hourly rate: £12.25

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 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.

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: SLCTM-WS-2605

Please note: The employee will be working in both of the roles listed.

Hours: 

• Community Team Member: You are required to work 3.5 hours per day, 3 days over 7, between the hours of 10am and 2:30pm in your role. Specific hours to be agreed by the line manager.
• Shift Lead: You are required to work 7.5 hours per day, 2 days over 7 in your Shift Lead role. These hours are inclusive of a 30-minute unpaid break in your role. Specific hours to be agreed by the line manager.

Hourly rate:

• Community Team Member: £12.25
• Shift Lead: £13.88

Location: Ford, BN18 0HY

Contract type: Permanent

Description:

Role Summary:

Community Team Member:

The primary function is to deliver hot community meals and tea packs to vulnerable, disabled, and elderly clients across West Sussex. 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. 

Shift Lead:

The primary function is to provide support to ensure the smooth running of HILS’ meals services. The successful post-holder will be expected to offer excellent customer service to internal and external parties, ensuring clients’ safety and wellbeing is priority. 

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

Essential qualifications for both roles 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 the job descriptions below:

Shift Lead

Community Team Member

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-Horsham-0411

Hours:  3 1/2 a of work per day, to be worked between the hours of 10.30am to 2.00pm

Available Shifts:

• You will be required to work on a zero-hour basis

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: £12.25

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 West Sussex. 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-WS-2403

Hours: 3 1/2  per day, to be worked between the hours of 10.30am to 2pm,  up to 20 hrs per week (5 days over 7)

Hourly rate: £12.25

Location: Ford Airfield – BN18 0HY

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 West Sussex. 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.