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Age UK Portsmouth is a great place to work. Could you bring your skills to our team? See our latest job vacancies below.
Working for Age UK Portsmouth
Age UK Portsmouth is an independent charity offering a range of services, activities, events, befriending and information for the older people of Portsmouth and the surrounding area. It's a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people's lives.
Age UK Portsmouth is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace.
For all roles, unless otherwise indicated, please complete the Application Form and Conviction Declaration below and return them to:
Reception
Age UK Portsmouth
The Bradbury Centre
16-18 Kingston Road
Portsmouth PO1 5RZ
For further information you can email us at reception@ageukportsmouth.org.uk or phone us on 023 9286 2121.
If there are no current vacancies listed below, please take a look at the other ways you can get involved with us.
Catering Team Member
Based at: The Bradbury Centre, 16-18 Kingston Road, Portsmouth PO1 5RZ
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £11.44 an hour (£22,010.56 Full Time Equivalent)
Hours: 15 hours per week (shift work, includes weekends and public holidays)
Annual leave: 5.6 weeks (no statutory entitlement to public holidays)
Purpose of the Job
The Catering Team Member is responsible for supporting the day-to-day running and organisation of the 365-day per year Meals on Wheels service and café. The successful applicant will be joining the Catering and Café team and will help to shape the operation and embed the charity’s culture and values.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Food preparation including peeling and chopping vegetables
- Supporting the cooking and plating process for approximately 70-80 meals a day
- Maintaining a clean and organised working environment including ongoing washing of dishes and equipment
- Support with serving of light meals and refreshments in the Café
- Serving our customers and treating them with dignity and care
- Work with and report to the Catering and Café Manager / Catering Team Leader
- To be trustworthy and fully competent in the handling of cash/cards via till and card terminal
- To assist in making sure the café environment is always attractive, hygienic and clean
Person Specification
- Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
- Experience in a food service role including light food and hot food preparation
- The ability to communicate and organise effectively
- Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and legislation in relation to the kitchen environment including HACCP and FSA
- To have worked with different EPOS and till systems
- Calm and constructive approach to work
- Be able to work under own initiative
- Responsible, flexible and conscientious attitude to work
- Empathy with older persons
- Customer service skills whilst being a positive representative of Age UK Portsmouth
- Car owner/driver would be preferable
Special Conditions - Disclosure & Barring Service
DBS disclosure is required prior to any offer of employment. Further information about the Disclosure Service is available from the DBS website at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview.
Download the full Job Description
An Application Form can be downloaded below.
Home Services Supporter - Domestic Chores, Shopping and Client Support
Hours: Part Time 16 hours per week contract
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Based in: Waterlooville/Havant
Job Description
Age UK Portsmouth’s Help Around the Home service provides practical help and support to hundreds of adults and we are looking to grow our team!
We often have flexible working hours available across South East Hampshire.
The role requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
Purpose of the Job
Home Services Supporters (HSS) provide regular and on-going practical help, companionship and assistance with everyday living around the home and out in the community. You need to be approachable, empathetic and enthusiastic.
Main Duties
- To carry out allocated tasks within the agreed timescales meeting the high standards required by AUKP.
- To develop a rapport and understanding with the individual to ensure they feel safe and are supported in a way that meets their needs and aspirations.
- To carry out the agreed tasks appropriate to each client upon instruction, which might include a range of responsibilities such as household chores (75% of the work), shopping (accompanied and unaccompanied), accompanied appointments, assistance with correspondence and companionship including supporting clients to attend/participate in social activities. From time to time you may be asked to carry out additional tasks.
- No personal care will ever be undertaken.
- To undertake Spring Cleans (more in depth clean) when requested.
- Report any client concerns and immediately report hazards, faulty equipment and any incidents to the Home Services office.
- To contribute to the monitoring of wellbeing and safeguarding of clients and to inform the Home Services office of any changes.
- Accept workload allocated from the Home Services office, understanding that from time to time you may be asked to cover further afield in the case of an emergency.
- To ensure your weekly timesheet is submitted as agreed with your Services Co-ordinator.
- You may be required to handle client payments for their service which will need to be handed into the Home Services office, located in The Bradbury Centre.
- You will be expected to maintain our Confidentiality as well as General Data Protections Regulations (GDPR) policies at all times, including the secure storage of client details.
- Occasionally you will be expected to attend meetings and training courses as required.
- You may be requested to distribute Age UK Portsmouth literature.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Mileage paid - Car/Bike
- No personal care
- Sick leave
General Details
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends or bank holidays
- Full Car Drivers Licence required
- Work Location: Lone working in the community
An Application Form can be downloaded below.
Home Services Supporter - Domestic Chores, Shopping and Client Support
Hours:Zero Hours Contract
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Based in: Fareham/Gosport
Job Description
Age UK Portsmouth’s Help Around the Home service provides practical help and support to hundreds of adults and we are looking to grow our team!
We often have flexible working hours available across South East Hampshire.
The role requires an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).check.
Purpose of the Job
Home Services Supporters (HSS) provide regular and on-going practical help, companionship and assistance with everyday living around the home and out in the community. You need to be approachable, empathetic and enthusiastic.
Main Duties
- To carry out allocated tasks within the agreed timescales meeting the high standards required by AUKP.
- To develop a rapport and understanding with the individual to ensure they feel safe and are supported in a way that meets their needs and aspirations.
- To carry out the agreed tasks appropriate to each client upon instruction, which might include a range of responsibilities such as household chores (75% of the work), shopping (accompanied and unaccompanied), accompanied appointments, assistance with correspondence and companionship including supporting clients to attend/participate in social activities. From time to time, you may be asked to carry out additional tasks.
- No personal care will ever be undertaken.
- To undertake Spring Cleans (more in-depth clean) when requested.
- Report any client concerns and immediately report hazards, faulty equipment and any incidents to the Home Services office.
- To contribute to the monitoring of wellbeing and safeguarding of clients and to inform the Home Services office of any changes.
- Accept workload allocated from the Home Services office, understanding that from time to time you may be asked to cover further afield in the case of an emergency.
- To ensure your weekly timesheet is submitted as agreed with your Services Co-ordinator.
- You may be required to handle client payments for their service which will need to be handed into the Home Services office, located in The Bradbury Centre.
- You will be expected to maintain our Confidentiality as well as General Data Protections Regulations (GDPR) policies at all times, including the secure storage of client details.
- Occasionally you will be expected to attend meetings and training courses as required.
- You may be requested to distribute Age UK Portsmouth literature.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Travel time paid
- Mileage paid - Car/Bike
- No personal care
General Details
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends or bank holidays
- Full Car Drivers Licence required
- Work Location: Lone working in the community.
An Application Form can be downloaded below.
Downloads
Application Form (Word document 53 KB)
Conviction Declaration (Word document 32 KB)
Age UK Portsmouth Age Equality Statement (224 KB)
Age UK Portsmouth Employing People With Criminal Records Statement (256 KB)
Age UK Portsmouth Equality and Diversity Policy (235 KB)
Age UK Portsmouth Immigration Guidance Statement (242 KB)