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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
Supporting Independence Service Coordinator
Are you a good listener who can communicate effectively with a wide range of people? Do you get job satisfaction from helping people? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people living in York through your work?
Age UK York is a local charity passionate about supporting older people in York to live more rewarding lives by providing vital, timely and trusted support. Our mission is to make a positive difference to the lives of the older people in York.
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Job Titles: Supporting Independence Service Coordinator |
Location: York and surrounding areas |
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Department: Supporting Independence Service |
Type (full time/part-time): 2 posts – 0.5 – 0.8 FTE |
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Reports to: Supporting Independence Service Manager |
FTC: Fixed Term Contract to 31/03/2027. |
The Role.
We are very excited to be recruiting for two new positions in the Supporting Independence Service. Age UK York has received a generous donation from the Julia Rausing Trust as part of it’s wider partnership with Age UK, the national charity to help fund crucial friendship services that support older people in the local area. The Gift of Friendship from the Trust aims to help older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Our services are aimed at improving the quality of life for vulnerable and isolated people, maximising their independence and helping them to remain safe and comfortable in their own communities for as long as possible.
The Supporting Independence Service offers help to older people, maintaining their individual dignity, privacy, freedom of choice and treats them with respect.
The service offers short and longer term support to help reduce loneliness and isolation. This includes introducing the person to social activities, supporting them to access their local community and companionship / befriending.
As the Supporting Independence Service Coordinator you will contact the older people referred into the service, complete telephone calls and home visits to ascertain what’s important to the person. You will then liaise with Age UK York volunteers about the person’s needs and ongoing support required.
You will have excellent communication skills. Lone working is required. You will need access to transport as you will be required to travel within City of York boundaries to undertake home visits and support people attending activities in their community. You will be based at the Age UK office in Margaret Street, York. We support hybrid working.
You will work closely alongside other services within the organisation and other partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contact the older people referred to the service and complete assessments to ascertain what’s important to them and what support can be offered from the service.
- Liaise with volunteers about ongoing client needs, goals and provide ongoing support as needed.
- Undertake regular supervision and mandatory training as agreed with Supporting Independence Service Manager.
- Support the work of the Volunteering and Outreach worker to recruit appropriate volunteers to support the older people within the service.
- Ensure that referrals are received and processed efficiently, and that adequate support is provided to those awaiting a suitable volunteer.
- Ensure that older people are signposted or referred to suitable alternative provision, if appropriate.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of working with, and understanding of the needs experienced by older people.
- Able and willing to travel between different locations in the city on a typical working day.
- Strong organisational skills, an ability to effectively prioritise own workload and experience of delegating tasks.
- Able to use creativity and initiative to solve problems.
- Competent using office software (Outlook, Word, Database, Excel with a high level of accuracy when inputting data.
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in services delivered by volunteers.
- Experience of recruiting, inducting, training and supporting volunteers.
- Experience of partnership working and building effective cross-organization relationships.
Experience of working with older people with frailty, dementia, physical and mental health needs and / or sensory issues.
Salary and Benefits:
- £23,687.20, pro-rata for part time
- 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
How to Apply: Please submit an up to date CV and Supporting Letter
Application Deadline: Midnight on Wednesday 13th August 2025
Potential Interview Dates: Week commencing 18/08/25
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
If you are interested in this position, have any queries or would like more details please contact: Karen Dransfield (Supporting Independence Service Manager) on 01904 627995 Monday to Friday.
Alternatively, CV’s can be sent directly to: recruitment@ageukyork.org.uk