Job summary If you have an interest in helping older people stay active and independent, and youve got a background in exercise delivery, then this role, working within our Falls Prevention team is for you The team is headed up by a physiotherapist and provides support to people in their own homes who are at risk of falling. The role is one that is both educational, raising awareness of falls risk factors and practical, delivering Otago-based exercise programmes. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to build strong connections both with organisational and community colleagues, and service users. A knowledge of falls risk factors is an advantage. You will be expected to travel across Hillingdon on a regular basis and therefore you must be a car driver and owner. Successful applicants are required to have the qualification levels specified in the person specification. We welcome applicants from individuals wishing to further their knowledge and skills and to gain a recognised qualification, which we will support. Main duties of the job To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Job Description for full role details About us As a successful and dynamic organisation, Age UK HHB offers an exhilarating and ever-evolving workplace. Our senior management team excels at securing and maintaining contracts, constantly creating new opportunities for talented people like you At Age UK, the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) serves as a hallmark of excellence for our advice services in social welfare law, demonstrating our commitment to accessibility, effective management, and the expertise of our staff in meeting diverse needs. At Age UK HHB, we take equal opportunities seriously and encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, and more. We dont just follow the law; we actively work to correct any imbalances we find, promoting a truly inclusive environment. 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible & hybrid working options Competitive pension with a 5% employer contribution Health plan Blue Light Card you can get discounts with more than 15,000 local and national retailers and businesses in the UK. Date posted 27 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £14,753 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0344-24-0001 Job locations Townfield Community Centre Townfield Road Hayes Middlesex UB3 2EL Job description Job responsibilities To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Job Description for full role details Job description Job responsibilities To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Job Description for full role details Person Specification Qualifications Essential To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Desirable To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Experience Essential To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Desirable To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Person Specification Essential To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Desirable To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Person Specification Qualifications Essential To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Desirable To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Experience Essential To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Desirable To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Person Specification Essential To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Desirable To work with people age 65 to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support. Please refer to Person Specification for full details Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent Address Townfield Community Centre Townfield Road Hayes Middlesex UB3 2EL Employer's website https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hillingdonharrowandbrent/ (Opens in a new tab)