Vacancies

Vacancies

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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

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 to vulnerable, disabled, and elderly clients across Hertfordshire.

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: N&WV-April24

Hours: 37 hours per week. Permanent. Specific timing of hours of work to be agreed, flexible working applications will be considered.

Hourly rate: £12.60

Location: HILS sites: Letchworth, SG6 1HB, Hertford SG13 7BH, St Albans, AL3 5BU, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4EU.
The most appropriate site for the Nutrition and Wellbeing Visitor can be agreed with the successful candidate. Care home visits will take place across the Herts Valleys area of Hertfordshire. Occasional visits to HILS other sites will be required.

Contract type: Permanent

Description:

Role Summary:

Health & Independent Living Support is a charitable Social Enterprise which means that we trade to do social good, and we reinvest any surplus into helping our clients. Caring for our clients is the most important part of what we do, and we provide a range of incredible services to support independence and improve quality of life for older and vulnerable adults.
We are looking for a caring individual who is an excellent communicator to join our nutrition team, which helps people to improve their health through good nutrition. The post-holder will primarily spend their time working with care homes promoting the nutritional wellbeing of older and vulnerable residents, as part of the Nutrition Awareness Team. You will also provide one-to-one nutrition support for meals on wheels clients in their own homes.
You will need to be a confident communicator for both one-to-one sessions with care home management, and for developing and delivering group training sessions both in person and via online webinars. This role will be suitable for a caring and compassionate candidate with excellent communication skills as well as experience working with vulnerable groups, including people with dementia, physical, or mental health issues.
The post holder may be involved in work allocation and some supervision to Support Team Members who provide practical and administrative support to the project.

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

Essential:
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for visiting care homes
Ability to understand written and oral English
Satisfactory DBS check and references
The right to work in the UK

Desirable:
Basic first aid
Qualification in social care / health / nutrition, or other relevant area

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Essential:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent admin and IT skills
Experience of working with vulnerable groups such as older people, learning disabilities or mental health
Ability to multi-task, manage a varied workload, and prioritise own work
Desirable:
Experience providing education or training sessions to groups
Experience working in a nutrition field.
Dementia Friend

Personal Qualities:
Essential:
Passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of the elderly, and other vulnerable adults
Able to communicate with customers, colleagues, and external parties effectively
Reliable, supportive, and friendly team player
Motivated and able to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines • Ability to work flexibly

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

There are currently no vacancies.

West Sussex

Ref: SCWS-2402

Hours;  The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours a week, flexibly between the hours of 08:00 till 17.00. This will be subject to the line manager’s discretion.
This contract will be up to 5 days over 7, but we will also consider part-time work – please state if you are looking for part-time work during the recruitment process. This role will involve weekend working.

Salary : £12.35 per hour

Location: This role is based at HILS’ Meals on Wheels site in Ford, but covers all HILS’ West Sussex sites and the candidate may be asked to travel to all locations as and when required. HILS’ West Sussex sites are Ford, BN18 0HY; Horsham, RH12 1GZ; and other sites based in West Sussex. A company vehicle is usually provided for travel between sites, otherwise mileage will be paid.

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Summary:
Health and Independent Living Support (HILS) is a growing charitable social enterprise, providing services to clients in Hertfordshire and West Sussex to enable them to live independently in their own homes.
The primary function is to provide support to ensure the smooth running of all of HILS’ stock ordering and management processes in West Sussex.
The successful post-holder will be expected to offer excellent customer service to internal and external parties.

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 licence
• Basic first aid
• Flexibility to work weekends and provide cover as required
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Essential:
• Good office experience
• Good IT skills with knowledge of Word and Excel, and ability to learn a new computer system.
Desirable:
• Experienced in working with the elderly
• Experience of stock control.
Personal Qualities:
Essential:
• Able to communicate with customers effectively
• A team player
• Reliable
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

For more information about this role, please see job description (here)

To apply for this position, candidates will need to send a CV or complete the attached application form along to jobs@hils-uk.org, or use the submission form on this page.

Closing Date for applications is 14th April 2024.

Ref: SLWS-2204

Hours;  37.5 hours per week , 08:00am until 16:00pm , inclusive of a 30-minute break. This contract will be up to 5 days over 7, but we will also consider part-time work – please state if you are looking for part-time work during the recruitment process. This role will involve weekend working.

Salary : £13.60 per hour

Location: This role is based at HILS’ Meals on Wheels site in Ford (BN18 0HY), but covers all HILS’ West Sussex sites and the candidate will be expected to travel to all locations as and when required. HILS’ West Sussex sites are Ford, BN18 0HY; Horsham, RH12 1GZ; and other sites based in West Sussex. A company vehicle is usually provided for travel between sites, otherwise mileage will be paid.

Contract Type: Permanent

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 of the Shift Lead role 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.

For more information about this role, please see job description (here)

To apply for this position, candidates will need to send a CV or complete the attached application form along to jobs@hils-uk.org, or use the submission form on this page.

Closing Date for applications is 22nd April 2024.

There are currently no vacancies

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