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Support Worker

Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire is an independent local charity, part of the Age UK brand partnership, supporting more than 5,000 older people every week. We are expanding across our area to meet the rising demand for our fantastic services and have clients waiting in Woodhall Spa, Stickney, Spilsby and Horncastle.

Monday to Friday

08:30 to 16:00

Zero-hour contract

£11.44 per hour

Driving licence is essential

No personal care involved

 

Our vision – a world where older people flourish – is delivered by our commitment to our strategic priorities and values.

 

About the role

Support Workers make up a third of our workforce and play a key role in helping the organisation to achieve our vision: a world in which older people flourish. As a Support Worker, you will provide flexible solutions for older people and their carers, assisting with the little things that make a big difference to their lives. This role includes:

  • Companionship
  • Household cleaning
  • Prescription collections
  • Shopping trips
  • Travelling to and from activities and appointments

Each support package is tailored to each of our client’s needs and we provide as much or as little support as requested, ensuring our clients maintain their independence.

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the job description.

 

About you

Are you committed to improving the lives of older people?

Do you have a background in care or support and don’t want to work evenings and weekends?

Are you passionate about caring for older people in our communities?

This could be the role for you!

For a full list of qualities and attributes, please refer to the person specification.

 

What do we offer?

Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire is an inclusive and innovative organisation that listens to our employees and clients to ensure they feel valued, respected and recognised. All employees have:

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided by BUPA
  • Support from in-house Mental Health First Aiders
  • Access to the Blue Light Card
  • Charity Worker discounts, including a dedicated Age UK portal (AON)
  • Access to discounted tickets for events provided by Tickets for Good
  • Uniform and PPE

 

How to apply

Please click here to complete our application form. We encourage applicants to refer to the job description and person specification in order to complete their application. 

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 8th of July 2024 at 14:00

Interview date: TBC

If you have any questions about the role, get in touch with the Human Resources Department by calling 0345 556 4144 or email hr@ageuklsl.org.uk

 

 

Application Documents