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To apply you can either:

  • Contact the HR department for more information and an application pack (please quote the vacancy reference number)
  • Download and complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form then return them both to us via email jobs@ageukleics.org.uk or via post to HR Department, Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland, Lansdowne House, 113 Princess Road East, Leicester LE1 7LA

  • Befriending Manager

    Contract Type:Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027
    Hours:22.5 hours per week, flexible days  
    Salary: £18,442.97 per annum
    Location:Thorncroft

    We are looking for a Befriending Manager to lead our three befriending services, supporting staff and volunteers to help older people feel less lonely and more connected. This is a rewarding role with the opportunity to make a real difference in our local communities.

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  • Befriending Coordinator

    Contract Type: Permanent, subject to continuation funding 
    Hours: 20 hours per week, worked flexibly by agreement
    Salary: £14.05 per hour (£14,652.18 per annum)
    Location:Age UK premises in Ashby-de-la-Zouch [LE65 1AF], with travel across North West Leicestershire

    Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is looking for a Befriending Coordinator to join our friendly team and deliver our befriending service in North West Leicestershire, funded by North West Leicestershire District Council, supporting older and vulnerable people who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation.


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  • Senior Support Worker – Neighbourhood Mental Health Café

    Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract 31.3.2027
    Hours: Tuesday 3 pm-7.30 pm – Friday 12 pm- 4.30 pm    
    Salary: £6579.40 per annum
    Location: Measham  

    We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Senior Support Worker to join our team, creating a safe and welcoming space for individuals struggling with emotional and mental health challenges.

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  • Home Care & Home Help Workers - Various Locations

    Hours: Flexible  
    Salary: £13.10 per hour   
    Contract Type: Zero hours

    We have an amazing number of job opportunities for Home Care & Home Help Workers to join our team, held in various locations around Leicester, Leicestershire, including:

    • Oadby LE2
    • Wigston LE18
    • Thurnby Lodge LE5
    • Loughborough LE11
    • Coalville LE67

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  • Personal Assistant

    Flexible hours
    Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

    We are looking for individuals to provide friendly and professional help for older people with daily tasks from personal care to domestic cleaning and household management, to shopping and trips out.

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Important information

Gender Pay Gap

The Government requires all charities, public sector organisations and companies with over 250 relevant employees to publish their gender pay gap data. Our Gender Pay Gap Data can be viewed on this Government website.

Equality and Diversity

To download our equality and diversity policy statement please click here.

Information for candidates with a disability

To download information for candidates with a disability please click here.

Recruitment of ex-offenders 

To download our policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders here.

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