Work for us
Age UK Sheffield is a great place to work! Could you bring your skills to our team? See our latest vacancies below.
Working for Age UK Sheffield
Age UK Sheffield is a local independent charity with around 60 staff members. We help over 4,000 local older people every year, offering support, activities, events, befriending, information and more. It's a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people's lives.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Because of the nature of our work with older people, all roles are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We have a generous annual leave policy – 30 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata). We are an inclusive organisation who embrace and celebrate difference. We welcome and encourage applicants from people from Black, Asian and other minoritised communities, people who are LGBTQ+ and people living with disabilities. We are a Mindful and Disability Confident employer.
You may also like to look at the other ways you can get involved with us.
Head Of Service Delivery & Standards
The Head of Service Delivery and Standards is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and is responsible for the leadership, performance, and quality of all operational services across Age UK Sheffield. The postholder will ensure high-quality, person-centred delivery that meets the needs of older people, complies with relevant regulations and standards, and aligns with the charity’s mission to reduce loneliness and poverty, and promote independence and wellbeing in later life. This role also acts as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and has overall responsibility for Health & Safety, service compliance, and continuous improvement/ Permanent full time 36.25 hours per week Full-time: 36.25 hours per week Salary £40k+ (Competitive, dependent on experience) To apply for this role, please complete your application form, ensuring you address the requirements listed in our person specification, giving examples of how you meet each criteria, where possible. Please also complete the equal opportunities form. Then return them both to recruitment@ageuksheffield.org.uk by 9am on Monday 15th September. Interviews will be held during week commencing 22nd September
Dementia Services Coordinator
Are you passionate about making a difference to people living with dementia and their carers? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation driving innovation, research, and service improvement in dementia care across Sheffield? We’re looking for a committed and enthusiastic Dementia Services Coordinator to join Age UK Sheffield, helping us deliver and promote high-quality dementia services that change lives. You will coordinate and deliver person-centred support for people living with dementia and their carers, promote Age UK Sheffield’s dementia services, and raise awareness of Dementia Advice Sheffield (DAS) across health and social care networks. Working closely with our Marketing Coordinator, you will ensure services are promoted widely and effectively, while also helping us lead on Sheffield’s Dementia Commitments and Sheffield’s Dementia Strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, developing partnerships, and making a positive difference. Hours: 20 hours per week, flexible working to be agreed with the postholder Location: Eyre Street Sheffield, with hybrid/flexible working arrangements We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to equity and inclusion. 30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata). Closing date – Monday 22nd September 25 Interviews – Week commencing 29th September 25
Independent Living Coordinator
Independent Living Coordinator (Dementia) Hours to be worked flexibly Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm Ref: £25,536 per annum, plus pension and 30 days annual leave plus public holidays This role will focus on supporting people who are living with dementia to help put everything in place to enable customers to continue to live independently at home You will be a people person, highly organised and skilled at practical problem-solving. You will be passionate about maximising older peoples income. You will relish working in a constantly evolving environment and enjoy working in the community, developing relationships with older people, GP Networks, hospitals, partner and referral organisations. You will facilitate access to services, resources and facilities, have excellent time management and IT skills and be comfortable managing a case load of customers and responding to high levels of demand for our services. You will receive a bespoke induction and training to equip you with the knowledge and skills to complete holistic assessments and provide solutions to identified issues. You will have access to shared learning sessions and external reflective practice sessions. Hours to be worked flexibly Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm 36.25 hours per week Ref: £25,536 per annum, plus pension and 30 days annual leave plus public holidays Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 5th September
Interested?
If you'd like to know more about the roles and what we do to support older people living in Sheffield, we recommend checking out our YouTube channel! Here's the link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2eXJ8irtClPI1VUEp8u4cA