Work for us
Age UK Hertfordshire is a great place to work. Could you bring your skills to our team? See our latest vacancies below.
Why work for us?
At Age UK Hertfordshire, we know that our dedicated employees are our biggest asset, so we've adopted a culture of support and wellness as we understand that our workforce are representative of our values.
As an employee of Age UK Hertfordshire, as well as gaining the satisfaction of knowing that you're making a difference to the lives of older people in the local community, we believe in rewarding our employees to reflect the contribution that you bring to the organisation.
In return for your dedication and commitment to us, we can offer:
- A generous employer pension contribution scheme to help prepare you for later life
- An incremental holiday allowance up to 30 days per year, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days per year between Christmas and New Year
- A health cash plan, which offers money back on health and therapy appointments, free counselling sessions, a 24-hour advice line, plus much more (on completion of probation period)
- Generous company sick pay (on completion of probation period)
- Access to ongoing internal and external training and development, to support both your professional and personal development
- Mandatory Mental Health Awareness and Equality & Diversity training as standard for all employees
- An approachable team, with a listening and supportive culture and a focus on positive staff engagement and wellness
Age Friendly Employer Pledge
Age UK Hertfordshire has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better. By signing the pledge we are showing our commitment to older workers and making our workplace age-friendly.
This means we’re taking action to improve our recruitment, retention and development of workers aged 50 and over. Being a part of the pledge means we draw on a wider pool of applicants for each job. It means older workers can continue to thrive and contribute in our organisation. And it means we can benefit from the innovation and productivity boost that multigenerational workforces bring.
For more information about the pledge, visit: https://ageing-better.org.uk/employer-pledge
Current Vacancies
Cleaner / Home Helper
£12.88 per hour + paid holiday pay
Flexible hours to suit your day
Immensely satisfying work, enabling others to stay safe and well in their own homes
Locations throughout Hertfordshire
In Touch Telephone Emotional Listening Support Worker
Location: Hybrid working : remote and office
Hours: 21 hours per week Tuesdays - Thursdays 9.00am - 4.30pm
Salary: £14,123 per annum (£23,538.00 FTE
Casual Gardeners in and around Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans, Stevenage, Watford and Welwyn Garden City
£12.95 per hour (from 1 April 2025) + paid holiday pay
Flexible hours to suit your day
Immensely satisfying work, helping older people to enjoy their outdoor space
Specific localities in and around Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans, Stevenage, Watford and Welwyn Garden City
Casual Handypeople in and around Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans, Stevenage, Watford and Welwyn Garden City
£12.95 per hour (from 1 April 2025) + paid holiday pay
Flexible hours to suit your day
Immensely satisfying work, helping older people to enjoy their indoor space
Specific localities in and around Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans, Stevenage, Watford and Welwyn Garden City
How to apply
To express interest in becoming a cleaner / home helper please email recruitsouth@ageukherts.org.uk with your contact details including the town that you live in.
To express interest in becoming a gardener/handyperson please email recruitment@ageukherts.org.uk with your contact details including the town that you live in.
Home Helper Training Centre
Welcome to our new Home Helper Training Centre. Here you will find all of the resources that you will need to help you in your new role as one of our Home Helpers.