Current Vacancies

Helpline Officer

Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time considered) Mon - Fri 9am-4.30pm. Salary: £21,257 - £23,314 pro-rata

A rare opportunity has arisen for the vital position of a Helpline Officer based in our Kendal Office to act as the first point of contact for older people requesting support from Age UK South Lakeland.

Our Helpline deals with a significant number and a wide range of enquiries both via telephone and in person, and as such this exciting position will be fast paced, varied and ultimately very rewarding!
This position offers significant opportunity for progression and development with the organisation for the right candidate.

If you are interested in this position please find further details and download an application form by clicking here or contact Age UK South Lakeland by email for an application pack at ldawes@ageuksouthlakeland.org.uk.

Applicants will be contacted upon receipt of their completed application to discuss this opportunity further.

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs alone for this vacancy. However, they can be attached to the application form.

Case Officer

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am-4.30pm. Part time considered. Salary: £23,314 - £27,609 per annum, pro rata

Our Team of Case Officers deal with a significant number of requests for support, and as such this exciting position will be fast paced, varied and ultimately very rewarding! This position offers opportunity for progression and development with the organisation for the right candidates.

Based in our Kendal Office, with daily travel around South Lakeland to undertake Home Visits so own car is essential.
Five weeks paid holiday per year, plus public holidays. A health benefit scheme and pension scheme is available for staff after completing a probationary period of six months.

If you are interested in this position please find further details and download an application form by clicking here or contact Chris Roberts, Retail HR Officer at Age UK South Lakeland by email for an application pack at ldawes@ageuksouthlakeland.org.uk.

Applicants will be contacted upon receipt of their completed application to discuss this opportunity further.

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs alone for this vacancy. However, they can be attached to the application form.

Store Associate

Hours: Full-time; 35 hours per week over 5 days over 7 (Mon - Sun).Salary: £20,820 per annum pro rata

We are currently looking for a Store Associate to join our team with responsibility for covering two of Age UK South Lakeland's charity shops across South Lakeland. This roles is based in Kendal. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with the management between our Finkle Street Shop and our newest shop on Shap Road In Kendal. 

This role will involve training volunteers, stock management, and other tasks necessary for our shops' smooth day-to-day operation.

If you are interested in this position please find further details and download an application form by clicking here or contact Chris Roberts, Retail HR Officer at Age UK South Lakeland by email for an application pack at croberts@ageuksouthlakeland.org.uk.

Applicants will be contacted upon receipt of their completed application to discuss this opportunity further.

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs alone for this vacancy. However, they can be attached to the application form.

Finance Administrator 

Hours: The position is Part time, up to 28 hours per week (days to be agreed with successful applicant) Salary: £22,604 to £24,078 per annum pro rata.

Age UK South Lakeland are looking to recruit a Finance Administrator to assist with the smooth running of our Finance department in our Kendal based office. Working knowledge of Sage 50 accounting software is desirable.

Are you looking to work for an organisation who really makes a difference to people’s lives?
Would you like a job that fits around your personal commitments?

The successful applicant will be working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure purchase invoice records are kept up to date and accurate for reporting deadlines.
Liaising with suppliers where required, resolving discrepancies, and processing remittances.
Working with all departments to ensure all expenditure is authorised in accordance with procedure.
Keeping customer and supplier information up to date in Sage.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the post will include other bookkeeping duties.

If you are interested in this position please find further details and download an application form by clicking here or contact Chris Roberts, Retail HR Officer at Age UK South Lakeland by email for an application pack at ldawes@ageuksouthlakeland.org.uk.

Applicants will be contacted upon receipt of their completed application to discuss this opportunity further. 

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs alone for this vacancy. However, they can be attached to the application form.

Driver/ Store Associate

Hours: Full-time, up to 35 hours per week and will involve some weekends. Salary: £20,820 per annum pro rata.

Age UK South Lakeland currently have a vacancy for Driver/ Store Associate. This will be a varied role, assisting with stock collection and delivery as well as store supervision based out of our Kendal warehouse store.

The role will involve driving a Luton box van and lifting heavy items so physical fitness is essential.
Retail experience is desirable though full training will be given. The successful applicant must be self motivated, be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

A full clean driving license is essential. Applicants must be of a minimum age of 25 years due to insurance of the delivery vehicle.

The role is a full-time position, up to 35 hours per week and will involve some weekends.

If you are interested in this position please find further details and download an application form by clicking here or contact Chris Roberts, Retail HR Officer at Age UK South Lakeland by email for an application pack at croberts@ageuksouthlakeland.org.uk.

Applicants will be contacted upon receipt of their completed application to discuss this opportunity further. 

Please note, we are unable to accept CV's alone for this vacancy. However, they can be attached to the application form.

Retail Support Associate

Hours: The position is full-time, 35 hours per week including some weekend work.

Salary: £21,894 per annum pro rata.

Age UK South Lakeland are looking for a Retail Support Associate to join their team covering any of our eight charity shops across South Lakeland.

The Retail Support Associate will be responsible for the effective operation of one of our shops This is a full-time position and the successful applicant can be based at any of our eight shops to cover in the absence of the main managers.
The role will involve managing the day to day running of and carrying out general shop administration.

As our shops are located in various locations throughout South Lakeland, your own car and full clean driving license is essential.
Retail experience preferable.

If you are interested in this position please find further details and download an application form by clicking here or contact Chris Roberts, Retail HR Officer at Age UK South Lakeland by email for an application pack at croberts@ageuksouthlakeland.org.uk.

Applicants will be contacted upon receipt of their completed application to discuss this opportunity further. 

Please note, we are unable to accept CV's alone for this vacancy. However, they can be attached to the application form.