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Person Specification

Please submit your completed application and monitoring form to our Admin 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 - Variable Contract

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?

Help at Home are looking for support workers to provide cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal assistance 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: £8.95 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 Julie Skelton 07983 215865

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:

Job Description

Person Specification

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.

Senior Advice Worker (Job Share)

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.

Service: Information and Advice

Salary: SC6 point 18 £24,982 – pro rata for 3 days

Hours: 22 hours per week

Closing Date: Friday 3^rd September 2021

Interview Date: Wednesday 15^th September 2021

Location: Leeds

As an Senior Advice Worker you will be responsible to the Information Services Manager. This role is a job share and you will be expected to work with the existing Senior Advice Worker.

The successful candidate will have the ability to provide advice, ensure quality of service and coordinate volunteers.

At least 2 years’ experience of delivering advice, working within quality standards and using databases and spreadsheets to produce reports is essential for this post.

Experience of working with older people and managing volunteers would be of a distinct advantage.

You will be based at Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA

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:

Job Description

Person Specification

For details about the role and tasks: Irene Carey (Senior Advice Worker) 07895330490

For general enquiries: Claire Ruston (Information Services Manager) 07562 437037

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.

Personal Independence 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.

Service: Prosper

Salary: Scale 5 £22,183 to £24,491 pro rota

Hours: A variety of hours may be available and hours can be discussed prior to application or at interview as required; minimum of 21 hours per week up to a maximum of 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Wednesday 15^th September 2021 at 10am

Interview Date: Thursday 23^rd September

Location: Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building and Leeds based GP practices

Age UK Leeds are recruiting for PROSPER and have a vacancy available for the role of Personal Independence Co-ordinator. This post presents an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal ‘hands on’ role in co-ordinating health and social care services with voluntary and community sector networks.

Working as part of a small Age UK team that is closely linked to GPs and primary care teams, you will be delivering person-centred support, for a limited time, to individuals aged 65+ based on the Personalised Integrated Care Programme developed by Age UK. (https://www.ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/programmes/integrated-care/#)

This post is funded as part of a £2.7m research programme (PROSPER) - #@ProsperTrial - which aims to improve the quality of life for older people with frailty by giving them choice and control over decisions about their own health and well-being.

This post is fixed term until end of March 2022, with the possibility of a further extension subject to funding confirmation

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

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: