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Are you caring, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference in older people's lives?

Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is an independent charitable organisation which exists to improve the quality of life for older people in the county.

We are looking for an Assistant Organiser to join our friendly and dedicated team at our Day Centre in Peterborough, where we provide a warm, stimulating, and enjoyable environment for older people, helping them to maintain their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

About the Role

As an Assistant Organiser, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the centre, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere where our service users can socialise, stay active, and enjoy meaningful activities.

Working alongside the Organiser and our team of volunteers, you will help plan and deliver engaging programmes that promote:

  • Social interaction and companionship
  • Cognitive stimulation through games, activities, and discussions
  • Physical activity suited to individual abilities
  • Health, wellbeing, and independence
  • Enjoyment of a nutritious hot meal in a friendly setting

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

  • Kind, caring, and patient
  • Organised and reliable
  • A good communicator with a positive attitude
  • Creative and enthusiastic about planning activities
  • Able to work well as part of a team
  • Passionate about supporting older people to live fulfilled and independent lives

If you enjoy helping others, bringing people together, and creating opportunities for older people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

The details:

  • Hours: 12 hours per week (Monday & Wednesday)
  • Location: Peterborough Day Centre, Werrington.
  • Salary: £7,931 per annum
  • Closing date for applications*: Friday 25th September, 2026
  • Interviews: Week commencing October 5th, 2026
  • DBS Level: Enhanced

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

For an application pack, please contact Marcia Short via: recruitment@ageukcap.org.uk