Work for us
Join us and make a difference!
Age UK Wigan Borough is a local independent charity. We help over 4,000 local older people every year, offering activities, events, practical support and information/advice. It's a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people's lives.
'I am absolutely proud of working for Age UK and love my job.' (Quote from Annual Staff Survey Oct 2023)
Great Benefit Package
As well as having a very rewarding job, there are other benefits that we offer to our staff. For a summary of our benefits package click the link.
Current Vacancies with Age UK Wigan Borough
Home Helper - Leigh area
Are you compassionate and reliable with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people?
The Home Helper role is very rewarding as you will help older people remain active and independent by providing support such as cleaning, ironing, shopping or laundry.
The role requires a full driving licence, vehicle business insurance and an enhanced DBS check.
Initially, the work is a zero hours contract, covering for our regular Home Helpers when they are off but for the right person, this can move to guaranteed hours as appropriate vacancies arise.
Hours are flexible between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. There is no bank holiday, evening or weekend work.
If you are interested in this role, please ring the Support at Home team on 01942 615885 in the first instance. They will then provide you with an application form after an intial discussion.
Home Helper job description and person specification
Application Process
Age UK Wigan Borough cannot accept any responsibility for the failure to receive electronic applications.
For roles other than Home Helper, please ensure that you read, complete and return GAP 1 and 2 to enquiries@ageukwiganborough.org.uk
Alternatively, you can post your application to:
Central Services Manager - Age UK Wigan Borough, 74-80 Hallgate,Wigan WN1 1HP
Telephone: 01942 615880
Personal CVs will not be accepted as applications under any circumstances.
Age UK Wigan Borough reserves the right to restrict applications to the first 50.
Sponsorship for work - we are not a care agency and are unable to support people who are seeking sponsorship for work in the UK.
General Application Pack (GAP)
GAP 2 - Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
GAP 3 - Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
N.B. All documents are in Word. If you are unable to access word documents, please contact us, giving your address, to arrange for copies to be sent in the post.
Other ways you can get involved
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Volunteer with us
We have lots of volunteering opportunities. All of our roles are extremely rewarding and a fantastic way to give back to your community.
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Fundraise for us
We have lots of fundraising ideas and events for people who want to help us make a difference. Contact us to request your fundraising pack.