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Want to make a real difference? Join Age UK York
If you are driven by making a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.
At Age UK York, we have a variety of roles which all designed to support older people, their families and carers. From Money and Benefits Advisors, Community Workers through to Care Workers. We have a dedicated team of over 100 staff and 250 volunteers.
When you join Age UK York you aren’t just joining a team, you’re joining a community of friendly and caring people passionate about their work and the impact we can make together on everyday life. Everyone who works for us is part of our efforts in helping those we support to enjoy their later life.
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or already have experience, we have positions which are rewarding and can help develop your skills and passion. We would love to hear from you.
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To apply for these positions, please send a CV and a covering letter explaining suitablilty and experience for the position. You should make reference to the job description and the criteria.
The CV and letter should be sent to recruitment@ageukyork.org.uk
Domiciliary Care Worker (Bridge the Gap)
Are you looking for a career in care?
Age UK York are recruiting for dedicated care workers to provide high-quality person-centred care to people living in their own homes. Car driver essential.
Care workers provide a flexible and adaptive service which responds to the needs and wishes of the clients, enabling positive outcomes.
The Role.
Age UK York’s Bridge the Gap Care Service is a domiciliary care service that provides personal care to people living within their own homes whilst maintaining their independence. Services are provided to adults with a wide range of health care and social care needs, including physical disabilities, mental health needs and dementia.
This could include:
Assisting in/out of bed.
Preparation and serving of meals.
Administering medication.
Personal care including bathing and showering.
Social Calls.
Requirements.
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
Honest, caring and reliable.
Willingness to work alone and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate with people at all levels.
Understand the needs of vulnerable clients.
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Enhanced DBS Security Clearance. (Age UK York will fund this).
Hours.
ZERO hours
Salary:
£12.35 per hour increasing to £13.59 per hour after 7pm and weekends.
45p per mile paid starting from your home address, this also includes travel time.
Location.
York and the surrounding areas.
Age UK York’s Benefits.
Full training and induction.
Enrolment and support to complete NVQ’s/Diploma’s.
Generous paid holidays.
Pension Contributions.
Free DBS Check.
Free flu jab.
Discounted Age UK Insurance policies.
For more information and a discussion about the role please contact the CQC Registered Manager, Anne-Marie Miles on 01904 627995.
Alternatively, CV’s can be sent directly to: recruitment@ageukyork.org.uk
Applications are also accepted via the website: www.ageuk.org.uk/york
Head of Finance and Infrastructure
Age UK York is offering an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team and support our vital work here in York.
We are looking to find for our new Head of Finance and Infrastructure role and someone who can bring their experience, expertise and passion to support our local York charity, our team and those we are here to help each and every day.
You will manage our brilliant team across our Finance and Infrastructure team with a focus on strong financial management together with those underpinning arrangement on which our work is build from ICT, Health and Safety and how we harness data and insight. With both internal and external focus the role will lead on our financial management and helping our organisation to make every penny entrusted to us count as we develop, manage and realise our financial goals and the difference the enable Age UK York to make in supporting older people and those around them across York.
You will provide leadership across our organisation as a member of our Senior Leadership Team and work closely with our Board of Trustees.
The opportunity offers an excellent benefits package and not only take forward the strong legacy from our current team though bring your own identity, ideas and strengths to the fore in our collective efforts to be there tomorrow and beyond.
Our Head of Finance and Infrastructure will play a pivotal and valued role in working across our organisation and with our wonderful support function team in enabling the effective foundations of all we do and driving forward our shared goals and our commitments into the future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Experience and success in leading financial management for an organisation
- Managed a team providing support, motivation and nurturing talent and opportunity
- Experience in providing leadership within an organisation and an eye for detail in strengthening working practices.
- A track record of building and maintained successful partnerships;
- Experience in leading teams in successfully delivering finance and support functions
- The ability to readily transfer your existing experiences and skills to a new challenge;
- Understanding of your strengths and areas for continuing development and proactively build your knowledge and skills
- We are looking for an experienced financial manager with a keen eye for detail and drive for high performance, continuous improvement and team work. With an ambition and drive to make a telling contribution and strengthen our charity and the difference we can together make in supporting older people and communities.
We recognise that whilst our role has a financial management focus there is a broader-ranging role, and you may not have experienced all aspects of it before, but if you have, we would love to hear from you.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of leading cross function teams.
- Is successful in providing financial management for an organisation and effective in collaborating and supporting non-financial colleagues in our shared financial goals and successful practice.
- Demonstrates wider leadership qualities including contributing to overarching organisational strategic priorities.
- Skilled, including an excellent communicator, in building and maintaining successful relationships across internal teams and external partnership as an ambassador for our organisation
- Able, and experienced, in delivering in meeting outcomes and targets whilst supporting a performance and continuous improvement organisational approach.
- Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
- Strong attention to detail and inquisitiveness qualities, and able to apply and be energised to meet organisational challenges and opportunities in continually strengthening our organisation to help us realise our vision, mission and priorities.
Key Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Ability to prepare, manage, monitor and report on budgets.
- Previous experience in one or more, management or financial accounting roles delivering day to day finance functions.
- Experience of line management and support, motivation and development to colleagues and collective team.
- Experience of supporting the development and delivery of high quality services through financial management and support to operational colleagues.
- Effective understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Including interpreting and communicating financial information to non-finance function colleagues; a facilitative and accessible approach; ability to manage remote communications and diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.
- Passion and commitment to work within a not for profit organisation and support a team approach in working to help others.
- Decision making – ability to make decisions based on an analysis of data and insights, including financial, performance and needs based data.
Salary and Benefits:
- £39,527 (FTE) per year
- A genuinely friendly and supportive environment
- Generous holidays – 26.5 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees). Additional leave – an extra day of long service.
- Birthday day off
- Enhanced sick pay after 6 months of service
- Flexible work schedule
- Potential for funding towards professional qualifications
- Employee discounts
- Free eye test
- Free flu jab
- Free DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
Application Method:
- Closing Date: 23rd February 2026
- Applications: please send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@ageukyork.org.uk
- Further information: please see attached job description for further information. If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Simon Holmes on 01904 627995.
Shop Manager
Age UK York is a local charity dedicated to ensuring that no one in York must fear ageing. We provide vital services and support to older people, their families and carers across the city.
Our charity shops play a key role in funding these services, with all the income directly supporting older people in York. Our shops are often the first point of contact the public has with the charity making them an important ambassador for our work.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Retail Charity Manager to lead one of our York shops. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the shop delivering a high-quality retail experience and maximising sales to support our charitable services.
You will work closely with a team of volunteers and be part of a supportive network of shop managers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver excellent customer service and a welcoming shop environment.
- Maximise sales and income.
- Manage, support, and motivate a team of volunteers.
- Ensure the shop is well presented, organised and commercially focused.
- Act as an ambassador for Age UK York within the community.
- Process stock, donations and Gift Aid.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and charity retail procedures.
Key Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Previous retail experience in a management role
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Experience working with or supporting volunteers.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A positive, motivated and approachable attitude
- A good standard of general education, including GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Salary and Benefits:
- £12.21 per hour
- A genuinely friendly and supportive environment
- Generous holidays – 26.5 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees). Additional leave – an extra day of long service.
- Birthday day off
- Enhanced sick pay after 6 months of service
- Potential for funding towards professional qualifications
- Employee discounts
- Free eye test
- Free flu jab
- Free DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
Application Method:
Please submit:
- Your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience.
- A covering letter, explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience matches the requirements.
- Please email your application to: recruitment@ageukyork.org.uk
- We encourage applicants to read the full job description and specification carefully before applying to ensure the role is a good match for their skills and experience.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage early applications, as the role may close once a suitable candidate is appointed.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.