Vacancies

Hours of work: Full Time / Part Time

Reporting to: At Home Co-ordinator

Location: Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Malvern Hills

Overview

Our ‘At Home’ services support older people to maintain their independence and overall wellbeing. Our compassionate team assists with a wide range of support, including housework, accompanying to appointments and other associated tasks to ensure that our clients can live comfortably in their own homes. Our At Home assistants are also trained to provide emotional support and companionship for people who might be feeling isolated or lonely. We encourage meaningful conversations, shared activities and recreational outings, fostering a sense of connection and belonging. The role is wide-ranging and no two days will look the same. Our service delivers support that helps to meet the varying needs of older people so flexibility is essential.

The list of potential duties includes: 

• Shopping 
• General housework including 
• Cleaning including fridges, freezers and ovens 
• Sorting and tidying 
• Laundry and ironing 
• Helping to change beds 
• Companionship 
• Light gardening 
• Taking clients to appointments or social events 
• Preparing light meals 
• Writing and reading letters 
• Reading books, newspapers 
• Having a cup of tea and a chat 

Please note: there is no personal care required.

Hours of work: Full Time / Part Time

Reporting to: Services Development Manager

Hourly rate: £13.36

Location: Worcestershire, Malvern Hills & Herefordshire

Overview

Our ‘At Home’ services support older people to maintain their independence and overall wellbeing. Our compassionate team assists with a wide range of support, including housework, accompanying to appointments and other associated tasks to ensure that our clients can live comfortably in their own homes. Our At Home Assistants are also trained to provide engaging activities and companionship for people who might be feeling isolated or lonely. We encourage meaningful conversations, shared activities and recreational outings, fostering a sense of connection and belonging. We are seeking an At Home Services Co-Ordinator to support with the day to day running of these essential services, responding sensitively to the varying needs of older people and ensuring that our At Home staff are supported and connected to customers needing help to stay safe and well at home. 

The role will be across Worcestershire, Malvern & Herefordshire, so a flexible approach is needed. 

Hours of work: Full Time / Part Time

Reporting to: At Home Co-ordinator

Location: Worcester, Malvern Hills & Herefordshire

Overview

To deliver a high-quality gardening service for older people across Worcester, Malvern & Hereford. The service is designed to help older people look after their gardens by providing a practical service which enables them to maintain a safe environment and support to retain their independence. Our gardeners are reliable and trustworthy and generally work alone, using their own initiative to provide the kind of service that suits the client. 

Tasks which are included in the gardening service are:

• mowing lawns
• cutting the hedges
• cutting back shrubs
• painting sheds/fence’s
• general garden maintenance service that takes the worry out of keeping a garden tidy for our clients 

Hours of work: Full Time / Part Time

Reporting to: Service Lead

Hourly rate: £13.36

Location: Worcester, Malvern Hills & Herefordshire

Overview

For Age UK Worcester, Malvern & Herefordshire Localities, the Befriending Service is one of its most important services tackling loneliness and isolation for older people in our community. This role would suit anyone who would like to play a key part in further developing a well-established service that makes a real difference to its community. Excellent people skills, a strong initiative, and effective communications are required for this role, including an ability to build relationships with clients and volunteers, and undertake matching in an astute and sensitive manner. While supported by the Service Lead, the ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated and enjoy a certain amount of autonomy. The role will demand a division of time between the office, and out in the community completing home assessments and matching visits. The position will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.

Hours of work: Full Time / Part Time

Reporting to: Service Lead

Hourly rate: £13.36

Location: Worcester, Malvern Hills & Herefordshire

Overview

This is a varied and interesting role and the opportunity to support older people and their families, to improve their wellbeing and help them to thrive in later life.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Reporting to: Information & Advice Manager

Salary: £25,500 - 26,500

Location: Worcester, Malvern Hills & Herefordshire

Overview

• To support the Information and Advice Manager in overseeing services to older people seeking information, advice, and support from Age UK.
• To ensure the effective and efficient operation of the information and advice service in collaboration with the Information and Advice Manager.
• To assist in preparing for quality standards and accreditation.
• To identify new trends, develop services accordingly, and assist in the preparation of funding bids.
• To contribute to the strategy and campaigns of Age UK.
• To support the management of staff and volunteers.

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £23,750

Location: Barnards Green, Malvern

Overview

Lead and manage our charity store, driving sales and ensuring excellent customer service.

Hours of work: 2 days per week (including some weekends)

Hourly rate: £11.44

Location: The Shambles, Worcester

Overview

Assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store, covering key duties.

Hours of work: 3 days per week (including some weekends)

Hourly rate: £11.44

Location: Dines Green, Worcester

Overview

Assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store, covering key duties.

Hours of work: 14 hours per week over 2 days

Hourly rate: £11.44

Location: Barnards Green, Malvern

Overview

Assist the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store, covering key duties.

Hours of work: 13 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays

Hourly rate: £11.44

Location: Barnards Green, Malvern

Overview

Oversee weekend operations, supervising staff and ensuring a smooth running of the store.

Hours of work: 13 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays

Hourly rate: £11.44

Location: Mealcheapen Street, Worcester

Overview

Oversee weekend operations, supervising staff and ensuring a smooth running of the store.