Assistant – Crisis Resilience Fund
Location: Colchester
Contract Type: Zero Hours Contract
Salary: £12.90 - £13.50 per hour
Please note: Please upload your CV and cover letter when submitting your application, as documents can only be uploaded within 24 hours of registration.
Role Overview
The Assistant for the Crisis Resilience Fund plays a vital, hands‑on role in supporting the delivery of essential household items to individuals and families in need. This zero‑hours position involves manual handling, occasional driving of a Luton van, and assisting with the safe installation of white goods in clients’ homes. It suits someone practical, reliable, and committed to helping people in challenging circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
Driving Duties
- Drive a Luton van when required to transport white goods and furniture.
- Ensure safe loading, securing, and unloading of items.
- Follow planned routes and maintain a professional, respectful approach when visiting clients’ homes.
Manual Handling & Loading
Assist with loading and unloading heavy household items, including:
- Washing machines
- Electric cookers
- Fridge freezers
- Wardrobes
- Sofas
- Other essential furniture and white goods
- Work safely as part of a team to move items in and out of properties.
Delivery & Installation Support
- Deliver items to clients’ homes with care and sensitivity.
- Support the installation of white goods (e.g., positioning appliances, assisting with connections under supervision).
- Ensure all items are placed safely and correctly before leaving the property.
General Duties
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the van and storage areas.
- Follow all health and safety procedures, including safe lifting practices.
- Represent the Crisis Resilience Fund with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
Skills & Requirements
- Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
- Full UK driving licence (required for Luton van driving).
- Good communication skills and a supportive, customer‑focused attitude.
- Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work on a zero‑hours basis.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria via https://hr.breathehr.com/v/assistant-crisis-resilience-fund-46843
All applications must be processed via this method. Covering letter is mandatory and must demonstrate how you meet essential criteria highlighting previous experience, training and other skill sets, should be a maximum of 2 pages.
- Upload your CV and cover letter via via https://hr.breathehr.com/v/assistant-crisis-resilience-fund-46843
- You will not be considered if CV and a covering letter with the evidence requested is not provided.
- We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and therefore reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated deadline.
- Please note we cannot provide feedback on unsuccessful applications
- If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us, telephone: 01206 505250, email: [email protected]
Closing date: 13th June 2026
Pay: £12.90-£13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
