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Community First is a dynamic and rewarding organisation to work for. We are committed to continually learning as an organisation; embracing change, identifying opportunities, taking steps to address weaknesses and constantly striving to find better ways of delivering services.

If you would like to work for Community First you can find out more about our latest job opportunities below.

Community First Vacancies:

Community Transport Minibus Driver (P/T) - Winchester

Community Transport Minibus Driver

Part time 19.5/20.25 hours per week
(3 x shifts on a rolling pattern Monday- Saturday)

Salary £12.51 per hour + £2.00 evening premium after 6pm

Based in Winchester

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Community First is seeking to recruit a Community Transport Minibus Driver to cover a local route, KB1, running from Kings Barton to Winchester.

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour, plus evening premium of £2 per hour for hours worked after 6pm and benefits.  Training given to successful applicants but ideally you will have some driving experience.  Applicants must have the following:

  • Full Driving Licence with D1 category code
  • For insurance purposes, be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

 

To apply please send your CV to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring .

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancy has been filled.

Please note these posts require an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

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Community Transport Minibus Driver (weekends) - Basingstoke

Community Transport Minibus Driver

Part time average 10.5 hours per week (Weekends)

Salary £14.75 per hour

Based in Basingstoke

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you like to support your community by helping to provide transport services for those people who find it difficult to access public transport? 

Community First is seeking to recruit a Community Transport Minibus Driver to cover weekends (shifts between 9am – 4pm).

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour (plus £2.24 per hour for hours worked at weekends) and benefits.  Training given to successful applicants but ideally you will have some driving experience.  Applicants must have the following:

  • Full Driving Licence with D1 category code (for exceptional candidates D1 training may be available for those without a D1)
  • For insurance purposes, be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

Driver JD PS weekend Bstoke

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the roles please ring Fabian Cook, Head of Transport & Mobility on 07508 702874.

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancy has been filled.

Please note this post requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

Apply now

Community Transport Minibus Driver (P/T) - New Forest

Community Transport Minibus Drivers

Part time role 4.5 or 9 hours per week (2 days – Tuesday and/or Friday)

Working day 9.15 to 2.45pm each day with unpaid 1 hour for lunch

Salary £12.51 per hour

Based in New Forest

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you like to support your community by helping to provide transport services for those people who find it difficult to access public transport? 

Community First is seeking to recruit Community Transport Minibus Drivers to cover contracts in the New Forest. This role for 1 or 2 days per week could fit around other roles and responsibilities.

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour and benefits.  Training given to successful applicants.  Applicants must have the following:

  • Full Driving Licence with D1 category code
  • For insurance purposes, be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 7.2023

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Fabian Cook, Head of Transport & Mobility on 07508 702874.

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancies have been filled.

Please note these posts require an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

Apply now

Positive Pathways Administrator (P/T)

Job Opportunity – Positive Pathways Administrator

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

If the answer is yes, then we really want to hear from you.

Based at Leigh Park Community Centre

10 hours per week

£12.82 per hour (Actual £6,666.40 per annum, FTE £24,666 per annum per annum)

Positive Pathways is a supported volunteering project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, helping residents in Havant who have additional support needs to link with their communities, build their skills and confidence, and enhance their wellbeing through volunteering.

Your role will primarily be to help us record outputs and outcomes, track progress of our clients and beneficiaries and ensure all records relating to their involvement and engagement in the scheme are kept up to date and in an orderly fashion.  You will also help with aspects of the reporting and monitoring of the programme.

Please note this role requires an enhanced DBS check.

We can offer you the following in addition to a competitive salary:

  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing to 28 days after 4 years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)
  • Excellent training
  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Supportive working environment

To view and download Job Description and Person specification on this role please click below:

PP Administrator JD & PS 12.25

To apply please send your CV with covering letter outlining why you are a good candidate for the role (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk ) or pop into Leigh Park Centre to find out more.

For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Ward, Wellbeing & Welfare Manager, dawn.ward@cfirst.org.uk 07305 102717.

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the position has been filled so don’t delay in applying.

 

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Community Transport Minibus Driver (Audleys, Basingstoke)

Community Transport Minibus Driver
(Audleys Day Centre)

Part time – 20 hours per week  (0830-1030/1500-1700)

Salary £12.51 per hour

Based in Basingstoke

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Would you love the personal satisfaction of enabling vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes?

Community First, covering Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, New Forest and Winchester, is seeking to recruit a Community Transport Minibus Driver to provide transport for those travelling to Audleys Day Centre in Basingstoke.  Audleys is a Hampshire County Council Day Centre that provides a holistic service to support people’s wellbeing.

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour and benefits including 25 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays) pro rata for part time staff.  Training given to successful applicants including training on processes adhering to government guidelines to ensure the safety of staff and users.  Applicants must have the following:

  • Full Driving Licence with D1 category code
  • For insurance purposes be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click on the link below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 7.2023

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Fabian Cook, Head of Transport & Mobility fabian.cook@cfirst.org.uk 07508 702874

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancy has been filled.

Please note this post requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

Apply now

Clanfield Centre Coordinator - Casual contract

Job Vacancy

Clanfield Centre Coordinator

Based in Clanfield

Are you looking for a role to fit around your other responsibilities?

We have casual contracts available to cover our weekend (days and evenings) and weekday evening ad hoc bookings.

£12.51 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you passionate about making a positive change in our community?

Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment?

The Clanfield Centre is a community centre in the heart of Clanfield and we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community.  We aim to provide a range of activities, classes and events that benefit and enhance the well-being of our residents – making life better for everyone.  As we continue to grow and develop our services, we are looking for enthusiastic Centre Coordinators to play a key role in supporting our community and this community centre.

As a Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers and ensuring a positive experience. This is a multi-faceted casual contract role, where no two days are the same and it could fit in brilliantly with your other roles and responsibilities.  Ideally you will be 18 years or over.

We can provide training around databases, record keeping and kitchen procedures and will be happy to do so.  What we can’t magic is a willingness to contribute to the Clanfield community and help us provide a dynamic, relevant, and useful place for all residents. A knowledge of the local area would be an asset.

To preview and download the job description/person specification please click below:

Centre Coordinator Clanfield JD & PS 1.2026

For an informal discussion contact Natasha Glover on 02394 211 650, email natasha.glover@cfirst.org.uk or pop into the Centre.

To apply send your CV to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk
or pop into the Centre for an application form

 

Apply now

Community Transport Minibus Driver - Andover

Community Transport Minibus Driver – Andover

Casual & fixed term contracts

Salary £12.51 plus £2.24 per hour unsocial hours + 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff) or holiday pay for casual staff.

Would you like to join a local charity committed to making life better for everyone?

Community First, covering Andover, Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, New Forest and Winchester, is seeking to recruit Community Transport Minibus Drivers to support our Andover service.  Average of 20.5 hours per week worked on shift pattern or flexible hours by negotiation.

We are looking for the following:

Drivers on a fixed or casual contract to support this new service for Andover and the wider Northern Test Valley area offering local, flexible bus journeys in areas with no public transport, connecting Andover and the surrounding villages.

Competitive salary of £12.51 per hour plus £2.24 per hour for unsocial hours worked. Other benefits including 25 days + Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff) or holiday pay for casual staff.  Training given to successful applicants including training to ensure the safety of staff and users.  Applicants must have the following:

  • Full Driving Licence with D1 category code
  • For insurance purposes, be over 25 years of age

To preview and download the Job Description/Person Specification please click below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 6.2025

To apply please send your CV (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Sayonara Anderson, DDRT Service Manager, on 0333 015 1271 (option 4).

Please note applications will be considered as they are received until the vacancies have been filled.

Please note this post requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

Apply now

Home Helps & Gardeners (Self Employed) - Fareham

Apply now – ready to start in September! Rewarding part-time work which is flexible and can fit around your other commitments, Monday to Friday. Give us a ring on 01329 223144 to find out more.

Community First Home Services is seeking to increase our workforce of Self-employed Home Helps & Gardeners in Locks Heath and Fareham. This is a part time role and a great opportunity to grow your own business and manage a workload to suit your lifestyle.

Our Home Help Service provides cost-effective assistance for anyone living in Locks Heath & Fareham and surrounding areas, who is unable to do their own basic housework and/or shopping.

The service supports older and vulnerable people who would like help around the home and with daily chores which aim to improve their quality of life and keep them living safely and independently at home.

Wanted Home Helps!

Location: Locks Heath & Fareham area.

Hours: Part time and flexible

We are looking for individuals who are:

  • Compassionate and empathetic good listeners
  • Excellent communicators and can build rapport easily
  • Trustworthy, conscientious, reliable and punctual
  • Flexible and able to show initiative
  • Interested in lone working but being part of a supported team

If you are looking for rewarding part time work, supporting your local community that allows you to manage your own hours and build up your own regular client base, then apply to be a registered Home Help with Community First.

Our Home Helps support our clients with:

  • Light cleaning duties,
  • laundry and ironing,
  • bed linen change,
  • shopping,
  • helping to prepare a light meal or snack,
  • prescription collection
  • companionship (no personal care)

The needs of the clients will be assessed by one of team, prior to allocating the visit to ensure you are not expected to carry out work outside of your remit. You will be provided with guidance regarding keeping yourself and your client safe.

Personal care is not part of the service we offer.

The Home Help service operates in and around the Locks Heath & Fareham area, between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and does not include Bank Holidays.

Home Helps can specify which area they wish to work, on which days and for how many hours a day.

As a Home Help you will enjoy:

  • Managing your own workload
  • Support from our Home Services Team including training
  • Working part time flexible hours Monday to Friday which could fit around another job.

The position is rewarding and flexible although Home Helps are required to ensure they keep their commitments to their clients.

All Home Helps will need to have a satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

For more information or to apply, please contact us by phone 01329 223144

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Community First Home Services is also seeking to increase our workforce of Self-employed Gardeners in Fareham. This is a great opportunity to grow your own business and manage a workload to suit your lifestyle.

Our gardening service provides cost-effective assistance for older/vulnerable people living in Fareham and surrounding area, who need assistance to maintain their garden, helping them to improve their quality of life and keeping them living safely and independently at home.

GARDENERS WANTED – work available immediately!

Location:  Fareham and surrounding areas

Hold a basic DBS

Transport required

Hours: Flexible

We have clients waiting for you right now!

Do you love gardening and have a few hours to spare?

Would you be able to work in Fareham and surrounding areas?

Do you have your own transport?

Do you want to:

  • Be self employed
  • Work flexible hours Monday to Friday
  • Manage your own workload?

We are looking for gardeners to help support older and vulnerable clients with low-level gardening work, including:

  • Weeding
  • Mowing
  • Light trimming & tidying of shrubs
  • Low hedge trimming

And you will need to be:

  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Excellent communicators and can build rapport easily
  • Trustworthy, conscientious, reliable and punctual
  • Flexible and able to show initiative
  • Good listeners

All Gardeners will need to hold a satisfactory basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Please give us a call and find out more:

Call  Alison on 01329 223140 or email mendandtend@cfirst.org.uk

Please note these roles require a Disclosure and Barring Scheme check.

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Volunteer Drivers in all Areas

Do you enjoy driving? Do you have some free time? Would you like to be involved in your local community? Come and volunteer for Community First and make a difference in your local area.

We need volunteer drivers to help transport passengers to activities such as lunch clubs and social activities.

One of our volunteers commented: “Our lives are busy and it can be hard to find the time to volunteer, but the benefits can be really great if you find a place and job you enjoy.  Volunteering your time can enhance your life in a variety of ways, those that benefit from your help will be happy you did no matter the reason.”

You will need a clean full driving licence with D1 category to drive a minibus. MiDAS Training can also be provided for suitable drivers and mileage expenses paid. To find out more please visit:

Our Volunteer First page

Our Volunteer Drivers page on our website

Our Transport Service runs in Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham and Gosport, Havant, Winchester and Eastleigh.

Apply now

 

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Community First Members Jobs Board

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