Location
Littlehampton, West Sussex, England
Industry sector
Health, Nursing
Job type
Contract | Part Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
28/04/2026
Closing date
26/05/2026
Host
Location: Littlehampton
Hours: Weekend Host - 20 hours per week (Saturday & Sunday, 09:00-19:00) - 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 friendly, reliable, and professional Hosts 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
To Apply
If you believe you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Oakland Care Group, please do not hesitate to apply.
This position is NOT open for sponsorship.