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Building Maintenance Coordinator
Age UK Leeds is a leading local voluntary sector organisation providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in Leeds.
Age UK Leeds is based in a historic central Leeds Grade 2 listed building, we are looking for someone who can support us in maintaining this building ensuring that it is fit for purpose, meeting the needs of the older people that access support, providing a safe working environment for the staff based there and providing a positive experience for external organisations that hire the space for meetings and events. If this is something you would like please read further on below.
Service: Central Services
Salary: Scale 5 £22,855– £25,232
Hours: 28 Hours per week
Closing Date: 20th June 2022
Interview Date: Week Commencing 27th June 2022
Location: Leeds City Centre
Job role: The primary purpose of the role are;
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Maintenance and day to day oversight of the premises
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On-site co-ordination and oversight of contractors undertaking building maintenance, repairs and improvements
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First point of contact for external groups that have booked the use of the facilities offered within the Bradbury Building
Health and Safety – support the management team to maintain up to date systems, policies and procedures that enable/maintain compliance
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the following documents which make up the application pack. Please note that all applicants must complete the application form as we do not accept CVs.
Application Pack Documents:
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Job Description & Person Specification
Recruitment of Ex- Offenders Policy
For an informal chat about the position, please contact Iain Anderson on 07983 215393
Please submit your completed application and monitoring form to our recruitment team by email at humanresources@ageukleeds.org.uk or by post to Human Resources, Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA.
Please note that postal applications must reach us the working day before the deadline in order to be considered for shortlisting.
For further information about applying for the role contact the HR Officer on 07395851568
Application packs may be available in other formats on request.
Leeds Oak Alliance and Transfer of Care Hub link Coordinator
Age UK Leeds is a leading local voluntary sector organisation providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in Leeds.
Are you looking for a role that is varied and challenging, where you have the potential to make a real difference and improve the lives of older people in Leeds? If so, please have a read further on this role below.
Service: Leeds Oak Alliance
Salary: Scale 6 (£25,738 - £27,859 -pro rata)
Hours: 22 hours (two posts providing 6 days of staff resource within a 5-day working week)
Contract Term: Contract will be for an initial 12 months.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th June @ 4.00pm
Interview Date: Friday 24th June
Location: St James University Hospital, Gledhow Wing, Leeds
This is an exciting role that combines the day to day operation of a relaunched third sector service in Leeds and to have a critical role working as part of the emerging Transfer of Care Hub in partnership with colleagues from across the Health and Social Care sector in Leeds
Leeds Oak Alliance is a partnership of five citywide charities who are working together to provide information, guidance and support services to adults living with frailty and / or at the end of their life, and their carers.
Leeds Oak Alliance is planning to relaunch one stop hub for patients, families and carers in need of information and extra support. The hub will be located in the Gledhow Wing, St James’s University Hospital in Leeds. In addition, the post holder will act as the main third sector link to the Transfer of Care Hub, offering advice with regards to potential 3rd Sector community-based post hospital discharge interventions and coordinating referrals from the TOC to LOA partners
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the following documents which make up the application pack. Please note that all applicants must complete the application form as we do not accept CVs.
Application Pack Documents:
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Job Description & Person Specification
Recruitment of ex-offenders policy
For an informal chat about the position, please contact Iain Anderson on 07983215393 or email iain.anderson@ageukleeds.org.uk
Please submit your completed application and monitoring form to our Recruitment Team by email to humanresources@ageukleeds.org.uk or by post to Human Resources, Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA.
Please note that postal applications must reach us the working day before the deadline in order to be considered for shortlisting.
For further information about applying for the role contact the HR Officer on 07395851568
Application packs may be available in other formats on request.
Hospital to Home Support Worker
Age UK Leeds is a leading local voluntary sector organisation providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in Leeds.
Are you looking for a role that is varied and challenging, where you have the potential to make a real difference and improve the lives of older people in Leeds? If so, we at Age UK Leeds, are looking to recruit a Support Worker to support our existing Hospital To Home team
Service: Hospital to Home
Salary: SC4 £20,444 Pro rata + Pension
Hours: Part Time 28 hours per week, 56 hours per fortnight on a 7 day rota basis. Current service hours are between 10am and 7pm but these may alter based on the needs of the service and funding.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Interview Date: Ongoing
Location : St James University Hospital, Leeds and in the community
About the role
In this role you will work as part of the Hospital to Home Team, who provide transportation to facilitate hospital discharge and who carry out support tasks within people’s homes to prevent further hospital admissions. The team, also, assess individuals’ wider support needs and effectively signpost and refer onto other organisations to ensure longer term support is put in place.
About the Hospital To Home Service
Our service prides itself on its “Home First” and patient-centred approach and supports those over 60, who have suffered a period of illness that has affected their independence following a hospital admission or visit to A&E. We work closely with professionals from across the Health & Social Care sector and a range of other agencies to encourage clients to access services that will improve their health and wellbeing and retain their independence.
About you
You must have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to assess and respond to the needs of older people. Problem solving and using your initiative, whether lone-working or as part of a team, to provide support, you will work from our base at St James’ University Hospital and out in the community.
This is a hugely rewarding role delivering many different aspects of emotional and practical support to a wide range of patients. If you are passionate about making a difference and have empathy towards others then we would love to hear from you.
Full training will be provided.
We welcome applications from those with “lived experience” as well as those with formal qualifications.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the following documents which make up the application pack. Please note that all applicants must complete the application form as we do not accept CVs.
Application Pack Documents:
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
For an informal chat about the position, please contact Victoria Pearson, Healthcare Services Manager, 07895 330371
Please submit your completed application and monitoring form to our Recruitment Team by email at humanresources@ageukleeds.org.uk or by post to Human Resources, Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA.
Please note that postal applications must reach us the working day before the deadline in order to be considered for shortlisting.
For further information about applying for the role contact the HR Officer on 07395851568
Application packs may be available in other formats on request.
Help at Home Support Worker
Age UK Leeds is a leading local voluntary sector organisation providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in Leeds.
Are you looking for a weekday, flexible role that fits around your home life?If so, we at Age UK Leeds, are looking to recruit a Support Worker to support our existing Help at Home Team.
Help at Home are looking for support workers to provide domestic assistance, shopping, meal assistance, respite support and companionship to elderly people living in their own homes.
We have clients who are waiting for help now and need to expand our fantastic team of staff.
If you have experience in some or all of these areas we would love to hear from you.
A full driving license and access to a vehicle for business use is essential.
Service: Help at Home Service
Salary: £9.90 per hour
Hours: Variable hours contract
Closing Date: Ongoing
Interview Date: There is no set date for interviews. These will be scheduled in as and when suitable applications are received
Location: Leeds and the community
For an informal chat about the position, please contact Lee Potter on 07983216552
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the following documents which make up the application pack. Please note that all applicants must complete the application form as we do not accept CVs.
Application Pack Documents:
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Please submit your completed application and monitoring form to our Recruitment Team by email at humanresources@ageukleeds.org.uk or by post to Human Resources, Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA.
Please note that postal applications must reach us the working day before the deadline in order to be considered for shortlisting.
For further information about applying for the role contact the HR Officer on 07395851568
Application packs may be available in other formats on request