How do I apply? Expand Click on your desired role and you will be taken to our recruitment site. Here you can provide your contact details and upload your CV. Our current opportunities list is updated continuously so you can be sure you are viewing all currently available paid and volunteering vacancies. Browse our latest career opportunities.
Where will I be based? Expand Our services work across London boroughs, so this depends on which service you will be joining and which role you are applying for. Take a look at our individual services for more information on where they operate. Our Head Office is located in London Bridge.
What are the benefits of working at Hestia Expand BHSF will give you access to a range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle tools such as GP helpline Advice, services and products for you or your loved ones’ care needs Telephone helpline providing practical and emotional support Pension scheme Season ticket loan Discounted memberships at over 2500 gyms Holiday trading Toil & flexible working Hundreds of money-saving offers Training & development Online health assessment proving a comprehensive health and wellbeing overview
Does Hestia offer work experience? Expand We offer work placements to students currently enrolled on a social work university course. For more information, please contact Donna Kauffman +44 (0) 20 7378 3100 or email [email protected]
Can I volunteer at Hestia? Expand Yes, we are proud to have over 300 volunteers across London supporting adults and children in crisis. For more information about volunteering, please visit our volunteer page.
How soon after the closing date should I hear back? Expand We aim to shortlist and inform candidates within 2 working days of the role closing however at times this can take a bit longer if your details are on a reserve list. We will get back to all applicants.
I am currently employed, when should I hand in my resignation? Expand If you are currently employer, we recommend you do not resign until we have received your reference and DBS unless instructed otherwise by our HR department.
Is there a pension scheme? Expand Your pension scheme is a special type of savings plan designed to provide you with an income once you retire. As soon as you start with us, you will be automatically enrolled into the pension scheme where Hestia will match your personal contributions up to a maximum of 5% of your salary.
How shall I best prepare application? Expand We are looking for candidates with a passion to change lives who identify with our values. Your cover letter is your chance to tell Hestia all about this. Why you wish to work for Hestia Transferable skills Our vision is ‘Empowering people, changing lives’. How will you contribute to this if you are successful? We are looking for candidates who live our values; respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative, courageous. How will you ensure to incorporate our values in your everyday work? The experience a person has on their CV would not necessarily be an indication of how a candidate will live our values. Your cover letter is your chance to tell Hestia all about this. If you have any questions during the application process, contact our HR team on [email protected] (strictly no agencies). We aim to reply to any messages within 48 hours.
What is the shortlisting process? Expand Our Managers usually shortlist within 2 working days of the vacancy closing. You will receive an email from our HR department with a conditional offer and the relevant paperwork for you to complete. HR will arrange to meet with you in person to complete our pre-employment checks. Please don’t hand in your notice until HR informs you that everything is in order.