Holiday company Haven says it has 500 jobs available as it boosts its workforce to cope with the increased demand for staycations this summer.

The firm says the jobs will be spread across 37 of its parks - with full and part-time roles available at its Kent site.

It operates the Allhallows park on the Isle of Grain .

Jobs at the park available include that of chefs, porters, security and cleaners.

Part of the Bourne Leisure group, Haven employs over 10,500 team members nationwide.

Chief people officer for Haven, Sarah Dickins, said: “The roles are in addition to our existing accommodation teams and are pertinent to our ongoing operational changes to help with increased demand and ensure guests feel safe and secure whilst on holiday with us during the pandemic.

“The safety of our guests and team is our upmost priority and in addition to providing all team members with free uniform and PPE, we have also invested in a bespoke training and wellbeing programme for all our team.

“The roles are a great opportunity for applicants to join an award-winning UK holiday company and we look forward to welcoming our new team in September.”

Successful applicants will receive an eight-week training programme and a tailored induction around the company’s new Covid-19 procedures .

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