Advert Meals on Wheels Driver 20 hours week (approx. 9.45am – 1.45pm Monday - Friday) £12,621 - £14,636 pa pro rata We are seeking to appoint a Meal on Wheels Driver to work five days per week. The role will be based at The Fordbridge Centre in Ashford. Your main duty will be to cover our meals on wheels deliveries. This will involve loading meals into the van’s ovens for cooking, driving, and delivering meals to vulnerable people. You’ll also be responsible for the organisation of menus and volunteer’s rotas and cleaning the vehicle. You will also be responsible for stock rotation, and stock taking. This is a fulfilling role that requires the ability to think on your feet and to communicate well with others. You will be working primarily with older people who are often very vulnerable so will need a caring disposition, remain calm in all circumstances and be flexible. Previous experience is desirable, although training will be provided. A full manual driving licence is essential. You will also be required to take a driving medical and food handling medical. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources. Please note as part of the employment checks this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time). Closing Date: 5 March 2025 (noon) Interview date: 13 March 2025 For full information and to apply online, visit www.surreyjobs.info or www.spelthorne.gov.uk/jobs alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) quoting reference number 1238 Working towards equal opportunities Strictly No Agencies