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Work for us and make a positive difference
We welcome all applicants regardless of age and are an equal opportunities employer
All enquiries 01604 611200
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
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Human Resources Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join our senior management team and be responsible for all employee related issues. You can help ensure that managers and employees are supported with best practice and a productive and focused culture enables the workforce to deliver the strategic objectives of the organisation.
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Age Well Coordinator
Come and join our busy Age Well team which gives people the support they need to regain their confidence and have more control over their lives. This post is for 21 hours per week.
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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!"
Casual roles
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Gardener
Come and help older people in Northampton look after their gardens. This is an outdoor job with the amount of work varying according to the seasons. If you enjoy working flexible hours and can manage your own time, completing tasks in an efficient manner, this could be perfect for you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Day Care Assistant
Come and join our small team in Kettering and get job satisfaction from knowing you are making a positive difference to our day centre clients. 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.
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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.