Fixed Term until March 2027 / 21 hrs per week / Salary £29,571 FTE (£17,742.60 pro rata)
Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?
Age UK Croydon have an established befriending service providing one-to-one befriending for older people in their home. We are now launching a new and exciting Gift of Friendship (GoF) Programme to run alongside this existing face to face and telephone befriending service
The GoF programme will offer a new additional person-centred companionship service where volunteers and older people are matched to reduce loneliness and isolation together. The service is person centred and dependent on the goals of the individual which could include, going for a walk, going shopping, attending activities or helping an older person to build or regain confidence in going out and about and developing more social connections.
We are looking for excellent people skills, a strong initiative, and effective communications, including an ability to build relationships with clients and volunteers, and undertake matching in an astute and sensitive manner. You will also need excellent administration skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in the community, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.
The role will demand a division of time between the office, and out in the community completing home assessments and matching visits. The position will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references.
We are committed to providing a flexible and productive working environment for all employees. Evolving technology and communication platforms enable employees to work in new and different ways, where we can meet our stakeholder needs and continue to deliver against our charitable objectives. We recognise the importance of supporting employees to have greater personal choice and maintain a healthier work/life balance.
To apply, please download our application pack and form at the bottom of this page. You can also send an email to Executive.Assistant@ageukcroydon.org.uk to receive an application pack.
CV’s will not be accepted.
If you would like to discuss this role before applying, please call Eugenia Alibrandi on 07436 125 742.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how your experience, skills and abilities meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Please also ensure you complete the equal opportunities monitoring form. Completed application forms should be signed and sent to: Executive.Assistant@ageukcroydon.org.uk. Applications sent by post should be marked confidential and for the attention of:
Human Resources – Recruitment, Age UK Croydon, 81 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JH
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret we shall not be able to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Thursday 20th November
