Community Services Operator - Meals at Home
Meals at Home Driver
This post is based out of Surrey Heath House, Camberley
Salary ca. £22,853 - £23,658 (pro rata £9,264 - £9,591)
Working Pattern – 15 hours per week: Monday - Friday (Including Bank Holidays), 11am – 2pm
About the role
Now more than ever, providing support to the most vulnerable within our Community is a key challenge for the Community Services Partnership of Runnymede & Surrey Heath Borough Councils, as we work to support residents to continue to live independently at home. One of the core Community Services provided is our Meals at Home service, delivering a hot lunch time meal and cold tea pack for evenings, to some of the most vulnerable residents of our communities, seven days a week.
We are looking for a committed, reliable, and flexible person to join our team, delivering meals to elderly, vulnerable and frail residents of our community.
About you
You will need to have a full driving licence and able to deliver up to 40 meals per shift, requiring entering and exiting the vehicle on multiple occasions, negotiating flights of stairs etc. within a short space of time. You will need to be able to communicate clearly with customers and be clear in information you are providing. In addition, you will act as the eyes and ears for family members and others, checking on the welfare of customers and reporting any noticeable changes or concerns to your supervisor.
Working both as part of a small team and independently when delivering meals, you will need to have a positive, friendly approach, as well as being able to show understanding and empathy to the needs and concerns of those who you support from providing meals.
About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.
Benefits
- 28 Days annual leave (pro-rated for part time employees) plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Free Parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Payment of one professional membership per annum
- Cycle to work + further related discounts
- Season ticket loan
- Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service
If you would like further information on this highly rewarding role, please contact Aline Poulter on 01276 707659 or by emailing aline.poulter@runnymede.gov.uk.
Closing date: 7th August 2024
Interview date: 14th or 21st August 2024