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Community Energy Support Worker

Helping to create a society in which older people are valued and recognised; improving the quality of life for older people

Salary:     
£24,262 per annum - £12.61 per hour pro rata

Hours:
28 to 37 hours per week (flexible)
Monday – Friday Between 8:30 to 5pm

Contract Term:
24 Month Contract

Location:
Based at either Bullenshaw House (Hemsworth) or Waterton House (Wakefield) with home working incorporated and travel throughout the Wakefield District

Please note a driving licence and use of a vehicle with Business use insurance is essential for this role

💡 Job Purpose
Join our Connecting Care Team and help older people across Wakefield stay warm, well, and independent. You’ll give practical energy advice and support that:

  • Cuts household costs
  • Tackles fuel poverty
  • Keeps people safe and comfortable at home 🏡

What You’ll Do

✔️ Visit older people at home and provide rapid support (fuel vouchers, heating help, supplier issues)
✔️ Offer clear advice on tariffs, grants, and energy efficiency
✔️ Create personal energy plans using the LEAF-7 tool
✔️ Work with health, social care, and community partners 🤝
✔️ Record outcomes that make a real difference

We’re Looking For

  • Confident with IT (Outlook, Word, Excel) 💻
  • Experience supporting older people
  • Knowledge of energy issues & fuel poverty
  • Great communicator who can make complex info simple ✨
  • Full UK driving licence 🚗

Why Join Us?

  • 25 days holiday + bank hols
  • Flexible working options
  • Pension scheme + sick pay
  • Training & career development opportunities
  • Supportive, mindful workplace 🌿

📢 Please share with your networks and local partners – together we can help older people stay warm and well this winter.

How to apply:

To apply please download and complete all the documents below:

Working for Age UK Wakefield District

Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Please return your completed Application Form, updated CV and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional), by email to jobs@ageukwd.org.uk, by post or hand-deliver to Age UK Wakefield District, 7 Bank Street, Castleford, WF10 1JD, marking your envelope ‘Confidential’, and for the attention of Mohammed Hussain.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role please contact

Mohammed Hussain on e: mohammedhussain@ageukwd.org.uk     
t: 01977 552114