Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work with volunteers and older people who may have lost confidence in their ability to mobilise.
You will coordinate a service and manage volunteers who will work with clients in their home on a 6 week programme to help increase confidence and get mobilising to the best of their ability.
If you enjoy working with the community and want to make a difference this is the role for you!
Main duties of the job
To coordinate a walking steps programme for people 65+ who need help to re-mobilise to the level of independence they had after being discharged from hospital. To work with and support a team of Volunteers to ensure the delivery of the service.
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 don't 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
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Date posted
20 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12,740 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0344-25-0000
Job locations
Townfield Community Centre
Townfield Road
Hayes
Middlesex
UB3 2EL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To coordinate a walking steps programme for people 65+ who need help to re-mobilise to the level of independence they had after being discharged from hospital. To work with and support a team of Volunteers to ensure the delivery of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Experience in coordinating community programmes.
* Ability to work effectively with volunteers and older adults.
Desirable
* Relevant qualifications in health or social care.
* Experience in a similar role.
Experience Essential
* Experience in coordinating community programmes.
* Ability to work effectively with volunteers and older adults.
Desirable
* Relevant qualifications in health or social care.
* Experience in a similar role.
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/ #J-18808-Ljbffr