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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 (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.
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
Transport Team Leader - North
Transport Team Leader – North
Full time 37 hours per week
Salary up to £28,000 per annum
Based in Basingstoke/Winchester
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?
We are looking for a Transport Team Leader to cover the north of our operating area in Hampshire.
You will be responsible for leading our Community Transport and associated services across our operating area in Hampshire. You will have specific responsibility for developing and leading an efficient, safe, accessible and high-quality transport service for residents.
If you have good knowledge of the wide range of Community Transport and associated services we deliver, with the ability to manage and get the very best out of staff, and manage financial resources effectively we want to hear from you.
We can offer you the following in addition to a competitive salary:
– 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
– Contributory pension scheme
– Excellent training and development opportunities
– Energetic, friendly and supportive working environment
For more details including full job description and person specification click on the link below:
To apply please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining why you are a good candidate for the role (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk.
For an informal discussion please contact Fabian Cook, Head of Transport & Mobility on 07508 702874.
This post will require a DBS check.
Please applications will be considered as they are received and the advert will be closed early if the position is filled so don’t delay in applying
Transport Team Leader - South
Transport Team Leader – South
Full time 37 hours per week
Salary up to £28,000 per annum
Based in Fareham
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?
We are looking for a Transport Team Leader to cover the south of our operating area in Hampshire.
You will be responsible for leading our Community Transport and associated services across our operating area in Hampshire. You will have specific responsibility for developing and leading an efficient, safe, accessible and high-quality transport service for residents.
If you have good knowledge of the wide range of Community Transport and associated services we deliver, with the ability to manage and get the very best out of staff, and manage financial resources effectively we want to hear from you.
We can offer you the following in addition to a competitive salary:
– 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
– Contributory pension scheme
– Excellent training and development opportunities
– Energetic, friendly and supportive working environment
For more details including full job description and person specification click on the link below:
Transport Team Leader (South) JD&PS
To apply please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining why you are a good candidate for the role (and CF Equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form 5.2021) to recruitment@cfirst.org.uk.
For an informal discussion please contact Fabian Cook, Head of Transport & Mobility on 07508 702874.
This post will require a DBS check.
Please applications will be considered as they are received and the advert will be closed early if the position is filled so don’t delay in applying
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 Holidasy (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.
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.
Apply Now
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 Drivers page on our website
Our Transport Service runs in Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham and Gosport, Havant, Winchester and Eastleigh.
We also have a Jobs Board for our Members, find out more below.
