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Working for Age UK Manchester
We are an independent charity who support older people across Manchester. We help thousands of elderly people every year, providing information and advice, home support and social activities.
Do you share our vision of making a difference? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at a progressive charity? Get in touch! We are looking for motivated and talented people to help us better the lives of the elderly in Manchester.
Employee benefits include 25 days of annual leave for full-time employees (pro rata for part-time roles) plus Bank Holidays. Staff can also apply for a Blue Light card, which would give access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses.
Furthermore, we are an accredited Living Wage Employer, which means we are commited to paying our employees a fair wage that is responsive to the cost of living.
Please send all applications to the address provided on the application form, or e-mail them to enquiries@ageukmanchester.org.uk.
Vacancy: Befriender (part-time, 3 days a week)
Our Counselling and Befriending Service requires a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for our aging generation.
Help older people feel less lonely by providing a listening ear, engaging them in conversation and to listen with interest
- Promote ageing in a positive way
- Helping others to adapt to changes
- To refer and signpost an older person to other organisations and agencies that may support their health and well-being
- Encourage older people to attend social groups e.g. coffee mornings or one-off events, accompanying them to improve their self confidence
- Any other reasonable activities aimed at enhancing an older person’s quality of life e.g. a walk to a shop, visit a park
- Complete and return feedback forms to the Counselling/Befriending Service Manager
You will not be required to provide personal care (e.g. feeding, washing) or give direct medical advice or medication to clients.
Application instructions:
Read the full job description, then download the application form, complete it, and send it to befriending@ageukmanchester.org.uk.
Vacancy: Volunteer Administrator & Coordinator (Counselling/Befriending Service)
Our Counselling and Befriending Service requires a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual with administrative experience, excellent communication skills and a passion for our aging generation. Previous experience of working in a fast pace counselling/befriending service would be advantageous but not essential.
The role of Volunteer Administrator & Coordinator is an administrative role with a requirement to conduct risk assessments in client’s homes/head office and be a point of contact for our volunteers. Understanding the needs of and issues affecting older people is essential.
The role will be mainly based at our City Centre office with occasional travel to community hubs in North, Central and South Manchester and will include some travel across the City to meet with clients in their own homes. Travel expenses will be covered.
The successful applicant must have previous experience administration and attention to detail within an admin-based role, including the following:
- All Administration associated with the service including client’s and volunteers
- Booking and completing assessment’s for prospective client’s
- Point of Contact for Volunteer Counsellors/Befrienders
- To assist with the recruitment and training/induction
- Assisting with group supervision, taking minutes.
- Attending to ad-hoc calls within the office (including advice & Information line)
- Access to own vehicle and willingness to travel within MCC boundary
Due to the nature of our work, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required.
Application instructions:
Read the full job description, then download the application form, complete it, and send it to counselling@ageukmanchester.org.uk.