Host

Oakland Care; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 34,273,000 - 39,288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend rates

Sick pay

Paid breaks

Healthcare benefits

Cycle to Work

Uniforms provided

Training time

Care Certificate support

Pension contributions

Long service award

Refer-a-friend

Job summary

Oakland Care Group in Littlehampton is seeking a friendly Host to join our residential home team on a 35-hour week and a Weekend Host for maternity cover. You will deliver high‑quality hospitality to residents during meals, assist with meal service, keep dining areas clean, and support residents with dignity and comfort throughout the day.

This role offers competitive hourly pay and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional hospitality service to residents during mealtimes and refreshments.
• Assist with meal preparation, plating, serving, and clearing.
• Ensure dining rooms, lounges, and service areas are clean, organised, and inviting.
• Support residents in a polite and respectful manner, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are understood and met.
• Maintain stock of refreshments, cutlery, tableware, and hospitality supplies.
• Prepare snack trolleys and drinks throughout the day as required.
• Follow food hygiene standards and infection control procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the care and kitchen teams to ensure smooth dining experiences.
• Uphold the home's high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service.
• Maintain accurate documentation where required (e.g., food temperature checks, cleaning records).
• Attend training, meetings, and supervision sessions as required.
• Comply with all health and safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies.

Job description

Host

Location:Littlehampton

Hours:Host -35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00-16:00) - Maternity Cover for 1 year

Host (18+ years)

• Weekdays:£13.67 per hour
• Weekends:£14.67 per hour
• Overtime:£15.67 per hour
• Bank Holiday:£20.50 per hour

The Role

Oakland Care Group is seeking a friendly, reliable, and professional Host to join our team at our residential home in Littlehampton. As a Host, you will play an essential part in delivering a high‑quality hospitality service to our residents. You will help create a warm, welcoming dining experience, support meal service, maintain cleanliness in dining and lounge areas, and ensure residents receive attentive, person‑centred support during mealtimes and throughout the day. We are seeking a full‑time Host, working Monday to Friday, and a Weekend Host to provide maternity cover for one year. This is a rewarding, people‑focused role where you will contribute directly to residents' comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional hospitality service to residents during mealtimes and refreshments.
• Assist with meal preparation, plating, serving, and clearing.
• Ensure dining rooms, lounges, and service areas are clean, organised, and inviting.
• Support residents in a polite and respectful manner, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are understood and met.
• Maintain stock of refreshments, cutlery, tableware, and hospitality supplies.
• Prepare snack trolleys and drinks throughout the day as required.
• Follow food hygiene standards and infection control procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the care and kitchen teams to ensure smooth dining experiences.
• Uphold the home's high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service.
• Maintain accurate documentation where required (e.g., food temperature checks, cleaning records).
• Attend training, meetings, and supervision sessions as required.
• Comply with all health and safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies.

Benefits

• Enhanced rates of pay for working weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime
• Sick pay benefit scheme
• Paid breaks
• Healthcare benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Electronics Scheme
• Paid DBS checks
• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Uniforms provided
• Performance bonuses
• Paid induction and training time
• On-the-job development
• Support with the Care Certificate
• Supervision and appraisal meetings.
• Qualifications sponsorship and support
• Career pathways
• Pension contributions
• Long service award
• Refer-a-friend scheme

This position is NOT open for sponsorship