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Want to make a real difference? Join Age UK York
If you are driven by making a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.
At Age UK York, we have a variety of roles which all designed to support older people, their families and carers. From Money and Benefits Advisors, Community Workers through to Care Workers. We have a dedicated team of over 100 staff and 250 volunteers. When you join Age UK York you aren’t just joining a team, you’re joining a community of friendly and caring people passionate about their work and the impact on everyday life. Everyone who works for us is part of making sure nobody fears aging.
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or already have experience, we have positions which are rewarding and can help develop your skills and passion.
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To apply for these positions, please send a CV and a covering letter explaining suitablilty and experience for the position. You should make reference to the job description and the criteria.
The CV and letter should be sent to recruitment@ageukyork.org.uk
Domiciliary Care Worker (Bridge the Gap)
Are you looking for a career in care?
Age UK York are recruiting for dedicated care workers to provide high-quality person-centred care to people living in their own homes. Car driver essential.
Care workers provide a flexible and adaptive service which responds to the needs and wishes of the clients, enabling positive outcomes.
The Role.
Age UK York’s Bridge the Gap Care Service is a domiciliary care service that provides personal care to people living within their own homes whilst maintaining their independence. Services are provided to adults with a wide range of health care and social care needs, including physical disabilities, mental health needs and dementia.
This could include:
Assisting in/out of bed.
Preparation and serving of meals.
Administering medication.
Personal care including bathing and showering.
Social Calls.
Requirements.
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
Honest, caring and reliable.
Willingness to work alone and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate with people at all levels.
Understand the needs of vulnerable clients.
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Enhanced DBS Security Clearance. (Age UK York will fund this).
Hours.
ZERO hours
Salary:
£12.35 per hour increasing to £13.59 per hour after 7pm and weekends.
45p per mile paid starting from your home address, this also includes travel time.
Location.
York and the surrounding areas.
Age UK York’s Benefits.
Full training and induction.
Enrolment and support to complete NVQ’s/Diploma’s.
Generous paid holidays.
Pension Contributions.
Free DBS Check.
Free flu jab.
Discounted Age UK Insurance policies.
For more information and a discussion about the role please contact the CQC Registered Manager, Anne-Marie Miles on 01904 627995.
Alternatively, CV’s can be sent directly to: recruitment@ageukyork.org.uk
Applications are also accepted via the website: www.ageuk.org.uk/york
Finance Assistant
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Job Title: Finance Assistant |
Location: St Edmunds House, York |
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Department: Finance |
Type: P/T 20 hours per week |
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Reports to: Finance and Infrastructure Manager |
Perm/FTC: Permanent |
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Company Overview: Age UK York is a local charity which exists to support older people of York, their families, and carers. Together, our team provide a wide range of service which make a valuable difference to the needs and lives of older people across the city.
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Job Summary: As part of our Finance function, you will make a vital day to day contribution in providing essential administrative support, including data inputting and transaction processing. You will need to have good IT skills and attention to detail, and the role will require you to work with a range of applications, including Charity Log and Care Planner CRM’s, Eproductive and the Xero financial system. |
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Key Responsibilities: · Purchase ledger – downloading and coding regular invoices onto our accounts system (Xero) · Sales ledger – reconciling daily banked amounts and credit card sales from our shops · Processing customer invoices and taking card payments over the phone. · Supporting our Finance Officer with general banking and petty cash processes. · Inputting sales information with respect to Gift Aided donations and changes to Gift aid donor information (Eproductive). · Supporting monthly monitoring and reporting.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience: · GSCE Grades A to C in Maths and English, or equivalent. · Experience in basic financial administration including accounts payable, accounts receivable and invoicing. · Experience, expertise and confidence in working with all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet. · Business and administration or finance training preferred. · Experience using an Accounts package and/or customer relationship database preferred.
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Salary and Benefits: · Salary £12.60 per hour · A genuinely friendly and supportive environment · Generous holidays – 26.5 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees). Additional leave – an extra day of long service. · Birthday day off · Enhanced sick pay after 6 months of service · Flexible work schedule · Potential for funding towards professional qualifications · Employee discounts · Free eye test · Free flu jab
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| How to Apply: please apply via CV and cover letter, stating how you fulfil the requirements of the role.Application Deadline: 5pm on Friday 25th April 2025Equal Opportunity Employer: We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. | |
Please find the full job description and person specification here.
Home Helper
Home Help Workers Wanted
Do you enjoy cleaning and providing domestic help to a high standard?
Are you looking for a flexible weekday role which fits around your home life?
We are looking for friendly, reliable people to join our Help at Home team. You will be supporting older people with a range of domestic tasks and helping them to maintain a clean and tidy home.
You will need your own transport (either a full driving licence and access to vehicle or a bicycle if working in the local area.)
In return you will work for a local charity who cares about its staff and provides good work life balance with generous holiday entitlement and practical support for everyday life.
If you have experience in these areas we would like to hear from you.
For more information about the role please contact the Feather Duster Cleaning Service Manager, Sarah Conroy, on 01904 866142.
Alternatively, please send a CV and covering letter to: recruitment@ageukyork.org.uk
Location:
Clients' homes in York and the surrounding villages
Contract type:
Permanent
Hours:
This is zero hour post where your hours will build up with clients and aiming for 10+ per week with some flexibility. Service hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. (No weekends or evenings)
Pay:
Currently £12.21 per hour + travel time and 45p per mile mileage
Closing Date:
This is ongoing recruitment and we will shortlist CVs as they come in.