Location
Staines-upon-Thames, based at Staines Community Centre with cover across all 3 Centres in Spelthorne.

Hours
14.4 hours per week (2 days per week: Monday & Tuesday)

Salary
£12,547 - £14,919 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role
Are you flexible and highly motivated? Do you enjoy working in a busy, ever-changing environment? The Independent Living Team is responsible for Spelthorne’s Older People’s Services, including Centres, Meals on Wheels Services, Social Prescribing and Disabled Facilities Grants. You will provide a range of social and physical activities for older people, working mainly at Staines Community Centre but also covering other centres. Your tasks will vary from working in the kitchen to running Centres independently with no on-site supervision, as well as driving Meals on Wheels. This is a fulfilling role requiring the ability to think on your feet, communicate well, and adapt to changing priorities. You will need to be enthusiastic and flexible in your approach. Working with often vulnerable older people requires a caring disposition and the ability to remain calm in all circumstances. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene regulations is desirable. The role requires a good command of spoken English to effectively communicate with customers, in line with the Code of Practice on English language requirements for public sector workers. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Experience
Experience working in a busy, customer-focused environment is desirable. Experience in working with older people or in community services is advantageous.

About you
You are flexible, motivated, and able to work independently. You have excellent communication and organisational skills. You are calm under pressure and have a caring disposition when working with vulnerable older people. You are adaptable to changing priorities and able to work without direct supervision. A good command of spoken English is essential.

Qualifications
Knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene regulations is desirable. No formal qualifications are specified but relevant experience and personal qualities are important.