Weekend Community Delivery Officer

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Job profile for Weekend Community Meals Delivery Officer

Weston-super-Mare

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary Level 2:

- £24,796 - £25,185 per annum, pro rata Contractual hours 6 Basis Part time Package Permanent - 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years' service
- Fixed Worker Job category/type Adult Social Care and Housing Date posted 08/10/2026 Job reference ASHA
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About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Community Meals Driver to join our Community Meals Team on a weekend basis.

The community meals team provides an essential service to residents across North Somerset by preparing, regenerating and delivering nutritious meals and deserts to people who may struggle to shop and prepare food independently. The service helps support residents to remain healthy independent and connected within the community.

As a community meals driver, you will be responsible for delivering meals directly to customers in their homes, providing a friendly and professional service, and acting as a valued point of contact for many vulnerable residents. The role requires excellent customer service skills, reliability and the ability to work independently while following allocated delivery routes.

This is a weekend position working 3 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering meals and desserts in a timely manner
• Providing a friendly and professional service during deliveries
• Completing vehicle safety checks and reporting any concerns to a Senior Lead
• Following food hygiene standards, health and safety and lone working.
• Reporting any customers welfare concerns in line with service procedure
• Maintaining accurate delivery records where required.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are based at @Worle.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working with the local community, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Driving Experience
• Knowledge of North Somerset and Surrounding Area]
• Experience of Lone Working
• Basic knowledge of carrying out vehicle checks
• Ability to follow a route plan

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working with older people, vulnerable adults or within a community based servcie
• Awareness of safeguarding and customer wellbeing issues

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each…