HILS Hertfordshire

12/09/2025

We’re at the Potters Bar Health and Wellbeing Event today at the Wyllotts Theatre.
Come along between 10am-3pm for a range of talks, demonstrations, mini health checks, and far more!

12/09/2025

This week is Remember A Charity Week – a time to reflect on the lasting difference we can make by leaving a gift in your will.

Sandra kindly shared her story with us about how much HILS meant to her and her late husband, Rod. When Rod sadly passed away, Sandra asked for donations to HILS instead of flowers – a truly touching way to honour his memory and help others at the same time.

By leaving a gift in your will, you too can ensure that we’ll be there for more people like Sandra and Rod in the years to come – providing meals, companionship, and support when it matters most.

👉 Find out more about leaving a legacy with us visit our website.

09/09/2025

We're recruiting for a Projects & Change Officer

Love problem-solving? Thrive on making things better?
HILS (Health & Independent Living Support) is looking for a Projects & Change Officer to help us grow, innovate, and make life better for thousands of older and vulnerable people across Hertfordshire, Hampshire, and West Sussex.

The role
You’ll be right at the heart of our organisation - planning and delivering exciting projects, helping us improve services, and supporting positive change for both clients and staff. No two days are the same!

💷 Starting salary: £28,800
🕑 Full-time, permanent (37.5 hrs/week)
📍 Based in Letchworth, with travel to our other sites

✨ We’re looking for someone who:

Has project management experience (qualifications a bonus!)
Communicates brilliantly and works well with others
Is flexible, creative, and ready to lead change
Wants their work to make a real difference in the community

At HILS, we’re proud to be a values-led social enterprise. We care, we act with integrity, and we go above and beyond.

👉 Sound like you? Head to our website to apply now and help us shape the future.

09/09/2025

💚Graduate Opportunity – Do Work That Matters💚

Are you looking for a career that’s more than just a job? Want to use your skills to change lives while learning how to run a successful business?

HILS (Health & Independent Living Support) is one of the UK’s biggest social enterprises, and we’re on the hunt for our next Graduate Management Trainee as part of our Social Enterprise Graduate Scheme 2025.

What you’ll get:
✅ £25,500 starting salary
✅ A year packed with hands-on experience in project management, service delivery, and business transformation
✅ The chance to work with inspiring leaders and colleagues
✅ Real responsibility from day one (no endless photocopying here!)
✅ The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of older and vulnerable people every single day

📍 Based mainly in Letchworth, with travel to our other Hertfordshire sites (and the odd visit to Hampshire & West Sussex).

We’re looking for:
✨ Bright, motivated grads with a 2:1 or above in any subject
✨ Strong communicators with a social heart and a business mind
✨ People who want to grow into future leaders in the social enterprise sector

💬 Hear from our previous graduates:
“I got stuck into real projects from day one, learned loads, and worked with genuinely inspiring people.” – Will
“Every day is an opportunity to learn alongside inspiring people. I feel so lucky to be here.” – Florence

📅 Applications are now open – scheme starts November 2025.
👉 Find out more and apply today by heading to our website
Do work that matters. Join HILS.

08/09/2025

🍂 Oh look… September snuck in! 🍂
Yes, we know, we’re fashionably late with this one. September started without us, but we like to think we’re just keeping things dramatic.

This month’s calendar star is the gorgeous Chenies Manor House in Rickmansworth – a proper showstopper that’s been turning heads for centuries.

September brings crisp mornings, endless crumbles using up all the apples and blackberries, and that age old British dilemma: do I put the heating on, or just layer every jumper I own? (very much a topic for debate!!)

As always, check in on neighbours, embrace the autumn glow, and treat yourself to something warm (bonus points if it comes with whipped cream and marshmallows).

Here’s to golden leaves, cosy nights, and showing up late… but still looking fabulous.

If you’d like to see more of Lucy’s work or follow her on social media, you can find her here:
🌐 Website: www.kakigoriphotography.co.uk
📷 Facebook: KakigoriPhotography

08/09/2025

Head over to our Friendship House- HILS Community Hub for some of these exciting activities! Whilst you're there, why not join us for lunch? Head over to their page to find out more!

Some of our activities for the rest of the month. Come and join us for some fun and company.

28/08/2025

Looking for a role where you can literally help people stay on their feet? We’ve got just the thing!

We’re on the lookout for an Active Ageing Instructor to join our brilliant Health & Wellbeing team in Hertfordshire.

Hours: 30 per week, Mon–Fri (within 9am–5pm)
Where: Primarily South West Herts, with some travel across the county
You’ll need: A car and full UK driving licence

What you’ll be doing:
Helping older and vulnerable people stay active, strong, and independent through tailored chair-based, strength, and balance exercises delivered in their homes and sometimes in community groups.

What you’ll bring:
Experience working with vulnerable groups (especially older people)
A positive, caring approach and great communication skills
Energy, flexibility, and passion for supporting people’s health and independence
OTAGO/Chair-Based Exercise or similar qualifications are a big plus. but most of all, we’re looking for someone who can motivate, encourage, and make a difference.

Ready to apply?
Head to our website or find us on Indeed to complete your application.

20/08/2025

🌟 Work With Us Wednesday! 🌟

Looking for a job that makes a real difference? We’ve got just the thing!
We’re on the lookout for Community Team Members to join our wonderful crew at HILS.
Whether you're in St Albans, Hemel, Hertford, or Letchworth, we’ve got vacancies near you!

Hours: 11am – 2pm (perfect for fitting around other commitments!)
Where: Various locations across Hertfordshire
Contract: Permanent

What you'll be doing:
You’ll be delivering hot meals and smiles to vulnerable, disabled, and older people in your community – plus checking in to make sure they’re safe and well. It’s more than a delivery – it’s a lifeline. ❤️
You’ll get a free uniform, use of a work vehicle, and the chance to brighten someone’s day every single shift.
What you’ll need:
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Ability to understand English
A DBS check (we’ll sort that out)

👉 Ready to apply?
Head to our website and complete the application form, or apply via Indeed.
Make every lunchtime count. 💫

20/08/2025

⭐Work with us Wednesday⭐
Want to use your communications and marketing skills to make a real difference? Join our friendly team at HILS and help us reach more people who need our support.
💚Based in Hertfordshire with travel to our sites and community events
💚Full-time, permanent
You’ll get to work on everything from digital content to in-person outreach, working on our website and social media, spreading the word about our services, and all other things comms and marketing related!
Closing date: 28 August 2025 (interviews will be held on a rolling basis)
Head to our website for the full job description and to apply: https://hils-uk.org/work-with-us/vacancies/

20/08/2025

🌟 We’re hiring: Community Hubs Caretaker 🌟

We’re looking for a reliable and welcoming Caretaker to help look after our two community hubs in St Albans (Jubilee Centre) and Hatfield (Friendship House).

This is a zero-hours role with shifts available as needed.

You’ll play a vital role in keeping our centres safe, secure, and welcoming for everyone, from community groups and classes to birthday parties and our own meals on wheels service.

If you’re organised, approachable, and can stay calm under pressure, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Locations: Jubilee Centre (St Albans) & Friendship House (Hatfield)
⏰ Hours: Zero-hours contract

👉 For full details and how to apply, visit our website or email: jobs@hils-uk.org

Please note: Applications will close once we’ve found the right candidate.

13/08/2025

⭐Work with us Wednesday⭐

Want to use your communications and marketing skills to make a real difference? Join our friendly team at HILS and help us reach more people who need our support.

💚Based in Hertfordshire with travel to our sites and community events
💚Full-time, permanent

You’ll get to work on everything from digital content to in-person outreach, working on our website and social media, spreading the word about our services, and all other things comms and marketing related!

Closing date: 28 August 2025 (interviews will be held on a rolling basis)

Head to our website for the full job description and to apply: https://hils-uk.org/work-with-us/vacancies/

12/08/2025

Come down and meet our lovely Rhianna at the Hatfield Community Fair, happening at The White Lion until 3 pm today!

Pop by to learn all about our HILS services plus, we are giving away FREE colouring books and pens!