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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 - Winchester (casual)

Community Transport Minibus Driver

Casual position

Salary £13.01 per hour plus holiday pay

Based in 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 local communities? 

Community First, covering Basingstoke, East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, New Forest and Winchester, is seeking to recruit a Community Transport Minibus Driver to provide holiday and sickness cover for our KB1 service in Winchester and 44 service in Chandlers Ford. Casual contract with flexible hours by negotiation.

Competitive salary of £13.01 per hour and benefits.  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 below:

Driver JD & Person Spec 3.25

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 Deepak Sagar, Transport Team Leader North on 07436 225 300.

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

Home Helps (Self Employed) - Fareham/Gosport/Havant

Job description

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

Our services provide cost-effective assistance for older/vulnerable people living in these areas, who needs assistance to maintain their homes, helping them to improve their quality of life and keeping them living safely and independently at home.

Please note there is NO personal care involved in this job role.

Home Help workers WANTED – work available immediately!

Location: Fareham, Gosport and Havant areas

Hours: Flexible

We have clients waiting for you right now!

Do you enjoy Housework and have a few hours to spare?

Would you be able to work in any of these areas?

Do you want to;

  • Be self employed
  • Work flexible hours Monday to Friday
  • Fit some hours in around your day
  • Work more than one PT job at a time

We are looking for Home Help workers to help support older and vulnerable client with low-level work, including:

Home Helps:
  • General housework
  • Laundry
  • Changing bed linen
  • Heating meals
  • Shopping and errands

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

Please give us a call and find out more:

Call 01329 223144 to speak to one of the team for more information

Please note this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

We are adhering to all government guidelines.

Apply now

Gardeners (Self Employed) - Fareham/Gosport/Havant

Job description

Community First Home Services is seeking to increase our workforce of Self-employed Handy workers & Gardeners in Fareham, Gosport and Havant areas. This a great opportunity to grow your own business and manage a workload to suit your lifestyle.

Our services provide cost-effective assistance for older/vulnerable people living in these areas, who needs assistance to maintain their garden, helping them to improve their quality of life and keeping them living safely and independently at home.

Mend & Tend workers WANTED – work available immediately!

Location: Fareham, Gosport and Havant areas

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 any of these areas?

Do you want to;

  • Be self employed
  • Work flexible hours Monday to Friday

We are looking for Mend & Tend workers to help support older and vulnerable client with low-level work, including:

Gardeners:
  • Weeding
  • Mowing
  • Light trimming & tidying of shrubs
Handy Person:
  • Inside painting and decorating
  • External painting
  • Wallpapering
  • Building shelves
  • Putting up curtain rails
  • Mending and replacing fences
  • Installing grab rails
  • Installing stair rails
  • Repairing doors
  • Putting up pictures
  • Minor plumbing repairs: Tap washers & Plumbing in washing machines

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

Please give us a call and find out more:

Call Alison or Emma on 01329 223144

Please note these roles require an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Scheme check.

We are adhering to all government guidelines.

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 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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