Activities Assistant and Driver

Hours: 12 hours per week
Working Days: Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00am-3:30pm (30 minute unpaid lunch)

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Activities Assistant & Centre Car Driver to join our centre on a permanent basis. This is a rewarding role supporting older people (50+) to enjoy meaningful activities, social connection, and a warm, welcoming environment.

As part of our dedicated team, you will help develop and deliver activities that bring enjoyment, stimulation, and companionship to our community. You will also play a vital role in enabling attendance by driving the centre's car to collect and return clients.

Every day will be a chance to make a genuine difference to someone's life.

• Assist in planning and running engaging activity sessions
• Support volunteers and help maintain a positive team environment
• Transport clients safely to and from the centre in our centre car
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance and safeguarding notes
• Help with risk assessments and ensure safe running of all activities
• Assist around the centre, including the coffee shop/kitchen when needed
• Represent the centre at community events and promote activities
• Welcome all visitors with kindness; people's feelings matter most to us!

We're looking for someone who is friendly, proactive and committed to supporting older members of the community. You will have:

• A full driving licence (essential)
• Experience in a busy, people focused role
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A positive, outgoing approach and ability to engage with diverse groups
• Strong organisational skills and initiative
• Empathy, respect and alignment with our values

If you enjoy helping others, want to work as part of a supportive team, and love the idea of bringing joy to people's lives, we'd be delighted to receive your application.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive, mission driven team committed to making a difference in communities across the UK. We offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects.

• Closing Date:19th April 2026
• Interviews:w/c 6th May 2026

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values,we celebrate and value people of all faiths or none -diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role, feel free to contact our friendly HR Team on (option 5).

Please note: If you haven't heard from us within four weeks of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early if we receive a high volume of interest.

TheSt Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)has been a beacon of hope since 1844, part of a vibrant international Christian movement working in 153 countries. We are dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by offering practical, person-to-person support to those in need. Our mission is rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect - serving anyone, regardless of faith, race, gender, or background.

Join us in making a real difference -your skills could help transform lives.