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Working for Age UK Berkshire

Age UK Berkshire is a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people's lives and your local community.

Our current vacancies are:

• Information and Advice Manager
• Handyperson
• Home Help Staff

Please scroll down this page to read more about each of these roles. Please contact us to find out more about any job opportunity, or click on the links below to find out more about each role or to see a full job description.

If there are no current vacancies listed below, please take a look at the other ways you can get involved with us.

Current vacancies with Age UK Berkshire

We are currently recruiting for:

Information and Advice Manager

We are a friendly, caring local charity making a real difference to thousands of older people across the area.

We are increasing our services and staff/volunteer numbers. We are looking for a friendly, motivated and experienced Information and Advice Manager to lead, develop and implement our valuable information and advice service.

You will be part of a great team and be able to make a direct impact on people’s lives.. We are looking for an individual that can work 25-37.5 hours a week, mainly from our central Reading office but with some hybrid working. Please see full details on the job description.

The closing date for this role is 12th January 2025.

To join the team, apply now.  Please submit your CV and a supporting letter to fiona.price@ageukberkhire.org.uk

If you would like an informal chat regarding the role please contact Kim Rolfe (Operations Manager) or Fiona Price (CEO) on 0118 959 4242.

We are currently recruiting for:

Handyperson - Part Time

Are you handy with a drill? We are seeking a friendly and reliable Handyperson to join our team. You will help with small household repairs and home improvement services for older people living in Berkshire.  The scheme places great emphasis on safety and security, helping people to remain living independently and safely within their homes. 

For more information please read the job description. You can also call us on 0118 959 4242 to find out more. Closing date for applications for this role is 8th January 2025.

We are currently recruiting for: 

Home Help Staff

Please see below for more information about these roles, plus links to the relevant job description and person specification. 

Home Help Staff

Are you patient, caring and able to take the initiative whilst helping people in their own homes?

We are looking for new Home Help staff in all areas of Berkshire, to provide friendly, sociable support to people at home, with a range of light duties including cleaning, changing beds and shopping.

There is no personal care involved. Hours are flexible to suit, and we ask for a minimum of 10 hours commitment per week. You'll need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you'd like to find out more, get in touch on 0118 959 4242.

To find out more, read the job description.

There are various ways to get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Give us a call: 

Call 0118 959 4242. Lines are open between 9am -  4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Email us:

info@ageukberkshire.org.uk

Come and see us in person: 

Our offices are located in central Reading, in the Broad Street Mall (upper level). Our friendly and welcoming team are here to help you from 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Our address is: Unit 119, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 7QE.
How to find us: We are located on the upper level of the mall, opposite the NHS Walk In Clinic.
Accessibility: There are escalators, stairs and lifts to help you access the upper level, and our offices are wheelchair-friendly.
Public transport: The Broad Street Mall is well-served by a wide variety of bus routes, many of which stop directly outside the mall. For more information please see the Reading Buses website.
Parking: The Broad Street Mall car park is attached to the Broad Street Mall. If you park on level 1, you will have level access to our offices, which are just around the corner. There is an hourly charge for parking.

See below for a picture of our offices and a map of our location: