Befriending Coordinator

Role Summary

We are a local social enterprise and charity that is dedicated to later life. We co-produce excellent services, make opportunities, connect people meaningfully and influence positive change. Because of our work, people love later life in Cheshire. We value putting people at the heart of everything we do, being enterprising, challenging ourselves and others to be better and innovating to deliver what older people want and need.

The aim of the Befriending Service is to reduce social isolation, through face-to-face visits to support service users to connect with and make friendships in their local community, or through regular telephone contact. The Befriending Coordinator will be responsible for the sustainable delivery of the Sharing Time Befriending Service across Cheshire East. The role will. Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers to deliver the service, ensuring volunteers provide regular social interaction through face-to-face visits or telephone calls to reduce social isolation for people across Cheshire East.

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If you would like to find out more about this role, please email hr@ageukcheshire.org.uk for a full job description

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to HR hr@ageukcheshire.org.uk outlining in the cover letter how your skills and experiences match this role.

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Monday 8th December 2025 in person

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