Meals at Home Driver

Part Time Meals at Home Driver - 9 hours per week - Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays

Annual Salary £5,730 – £5,902 for 9 hours per week plus £20 allowance per shift at weekends (FTE £23,557 - £24,264)

About the Role

Now more than ever, providing support to the most vulnerable within our community is a key challenge for the Community Services Partnership of Runnymede & Surrey Heath Borough Councils, as we work to support residents to continue to live independently at home.  One of the core Community Services provided is our Meals at Home service, delivering a hot lunch time meal and cold tea pack for evenings, to some of the most vulnerable residents of our communities, seven days a week.

We are looking for a committed, reliable and flexible person to join our team, delivering meals to elderly, vulnerable and frail residents of our community.

About You

You will need to have a full driving licence and able to deliver up to 40 meals per shift, requiring entering and exiting the vehicle on multiple occasions, negotiating flights of stairs etc. within a short space of time.  You will need to be able to communicate clearly with customers and be clear in information you are providing.  In addition, you will act as the eyes and ears for family members and others, checking on the welfare of customers and reporting any noticeable changes or concerns to your supervisor. 

Working both as part of a small team and independently when delivering meals, you will need to have a positive, friendly approach, as well as being able to show understanding and empathy to the needs and concerns of those who you support from providing meals.

If you would like further information on this highly rewarding role, please contact the Meals at Home office on 01276 707659.

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

In addition to a competitive salary, Runnymede Borough Council offers: 

• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service
• Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service

How to apply 

To apply please use the apply link below. 

Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information section.

Please ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. 

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.

Closing date: 10 June 2025

Interview date(s): week commencing 15 June 2025

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

 Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.