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Working for Age UK Northamptonshire

We are a local independent charity providing services and support to around 18,000 older people and their families every year.  Our workforce is made up of 135 salaried full-time and part-time employees, 75 casual workers and 78 Domestic Care Workers [September 2024].  We also rely on 267 active volunteers [February 2025] to enable us to reduce loneliness and make a positive difference to older people throughout the county.

Whether you're ready for a career change, or you're just starting out and are not sure what you'd like to do, please get in touch for an informal chat about any of our paid vacancies.  Call us on 01604 611200.

Permanent roles

  • Day Care Assistant

    This is a part-time role in Northampton where you can make a positive difference to older people visiting The William and Patricia Venton Centre.  Experience of care work is not essential but you must be willing to undertake training within the job role to enhance your knowledge and skills. 

    £12.27 per hour 

  • Deputy Shop Manager Oundle

    If you love fashion, recycling and encouraging re-use, this is the job for you. Bring your merchandising and excellent customer-service skills and help us raise vital income in our thriving shop in Oundle.

    £12.33 per hour 

  • Shop Manager Oundle

    Come and help us make a success of our fantastic new shop in Oundle.  Do you have the skills to manage a busy charity shop and raise vital funds?  Would you enjoy leading a happy team of staff and volunteers?  If so, we'd love to hear from you. 

    £12.88 per hour 

  • Chief Executive Officer

    We are looking for a dynamic CEO to lead us into our next chapter.  You will need strong financial and strategic planning skills and the integrity, energy and resilience to lead by example.  Come and join us and improve later life in Northamptonshire!

    £75,000 - £80,000 per annum 

Casual roles

  • Domestic Care Worker (zero hour contract)

    We are looking for caring, reliable people to help our clients look after their homes.  If you would like a part-time job where you get the satisfaction of knowing you are making a positive difference, this is the role for you.

    £14.26 per hour 

  • Toenail Cutting Service Worker

    We need to recruit caring people who can trim the toenails of people living in and around Daventry, Towcester and Brackley.  Our Toenail Cutting Service Workers come from a variety of backgrounds, but all of them enjoy meeting their clients and getting job satisfaction from making a positive difference.

    £12.33 per hour 

  • Handyperson

    We need to recruit a handyperson to carry out practical tasks in the homes of older people that will enable to them live safely and independently. If you have proven handyperson skills and can competently fit key safes, grabrails and stair rails and install personal alarm equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

    £12.27 per hour 

Judith says "I like making a difference"

"As an Age Well Coordinator I work at GP surgeries in Oundle, Corby and Kettering, providing non-medical support to local older people.  I help with a whole range of things, from helping people access mobility aids to filling in applications for Blue Badges.  No two days are the same!"

Elee says "I like the flexibility"

"Working as a Gardener in the south of the county suits me and I can plan my work hours around what else I have to do that week. 

Being flexible also suits my clients, as sometimes they have appointments and need to re-arrange my visits."

Find a job where you look forward to Monday morning

Work part-time, full-time or flexible hours with us and enjoy making a difference.

Call us on 01604 611200 for an informal chat about working for Age UK Northamptonshire.