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Age UK Gateshead is a fantastic workplace. Bring your skills to our team and explore our latest vacancies below.

Working for Age UK Gateshead

Age UK Gateshead is a local independent charity with 52 staff members. We help over 6500 local older people every year, offering activities, events, befriending and information. It's a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people's lives.

If there are no current vacancies listed below, please take a look at the other ways you can get involved with us.

Community Development Worker

  • Community Development Worker

    Job Title: Community Development Worker
    Reporting to: Service Manager
    Working Hours: 21 Hours (3 set days)
    Location: Gateshead & Newcastle
    Salary: £12.21 per hour

    About The Role
    In this role, you’ll be the heart and soul of the community—bringing people together, lifting spirits, and making everyday moments feel special. You’ll have the chance to use your creativity and imagination to dream up new groups and clubs that help people connect—whether it’s an out and about group, a daytime disco, or a themed film day. One day you might be helping someone get online to video call their family, and the next you’ll be hosting a lively party filled with music, laughter, and cake. You’ll be a lifeline to those who are feeling isolated, a friendly face in someone’s week, and the spark that helps turn everyday spaces into places full of warmth, joy, and belonging.

    Please see below for a full job description. 

    Comunity Development Job Description.pdf

    If you are interested in this post please email a copy of your CV to: 

    Jobs@ageukgateshead.org.uk and outline which job you are applying for. 

     

  • Charity Shop Assistants

    Love a good chat? Got an eye for treasure? Ready to work somewhere that feels good and does good too? 💙

    Join our amazing team at Age UK Gateshead as one of our new Shop Assistants! We’ve just opened a brand-new furniture shop, and we’re on the lookout for two friendly, passionate people to help us turn pre-loved items into purpose-filled sales — all while supporting older people in our community. 🛋️✨

    Whether you’re a vintage lover, a sofa-saver, or just someone who thrives on great customer service, this is your chance to shine.

    🔹 1 x 24-hour contract
    🔹 1 x 18-hour contract
    💷 £12.21 per hour
    🗓️ Rota-based shifts – our shops are open 7 days a week

    💙 Every penny our shops make goes straight back into providing our vital services — from dementia support to social groups and life-changing companionship. When you work with us, you're not just doing a job — you’re helping transform lives across Gateshead.

    Shop Assistant Role Outline.pdf 

    📧 Send your CV to jobs@ageukgateshead.org.uk

    📞 Or give us a call on 0191 477 3559

    Please tell us which role you’re applying for.