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Ageing Well Officer (Befriending)

Job description

The Ageing Well Officer (Befriending) plays a warm and supportive role in helping older people feel connected, listened to and supported through Age UK Bolton’s befriending services.

Working alongside the Ageing Well Coordinator, the postholder supports the smooth running of day‑to‑day administrative and service tasks — from volunteer recruitment and matching through to regular check‑ins and programme endings. Although largely office‑based, the role has a meaningful impact on both volunteers and older people by helping to maintain safe, positive and relationship‑led connections.

Through care, organisation and clear communication, the Ageing Well Officer helps contribute to a well‑run, welcoming service that supports older people to build confidence, reduce loneliness and feel part of their community.

Salary: £12,589.20 (£25,178.40 FTE)

Hours: 18 hours

Contract: Fixed term for three years

Responsible to: Ageing Well Service Manager

For full details of the job description and person specification, please download a Recruitment Pack.

Benefits

  • Employer pension contribution of up to 7%
  • Accredited Real Living Wage Employer
  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts
  • Bupa Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and support
  • UK Healthcare Programme
  • Access to the Age UK Discounts Portal (provided by Aon), giving you money‑saving offers and discounts on everyday shopping from a wide range of popular brands
  • Membership of Tickets for Good, providing free and discounted tickets to events, attractions and experiences as a thank‑you for working in the charity sector
  • Free on-site parking

How to apply

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@ageukbolton.org.uk.

You can also post your CV and covering letter to Age UK Bolton, The Square, 53- 55 Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RZ.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role or our organisation before submitting your application, please contact Jayne Filio on 01204 701525 or email jaynefilio@ageukbolton.org.uk.

Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026 at 5.00pm

Age UK Bolton is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We want to attract candidates from areas which are currently under-represented in our workforce.