Job Opportunities
For further details on how to apply for any of these posts, please see below or alternatively contact our HR department:
email assistant.hr@ageukherts.org.uk
Telephone 01707 386060
A link to our organisation structure is at the foot of this page.
Age UK Hertfordshire is an independent charitable organisation based in Welwyn Garden City which has contact with over 3,500 older people or their carers every week. It is one of the largest charities in Hertfordshire employing over 150 staff on 9 different sites.
Unfortunately we are unable to accept C.V.s for shortlisting.
We are looking for two SWIFT Project Coordinators for our community scheme
One post based at Exchange Road, Watford
One post based at Silver Court, Welwyn Garden City
28 hours a week (hours negotiable, days flexible by arrangement)
Fixed term until 31st March 2011
FTE salary £17,259 per annum
The main purpose of the posts is to support the Swift Team Leader and help deliver a new scheme, the aim of which is to ensure that older people with low level mental health needs are supported within the community and matched with suitable support from volunteers to maintain independent living.
The post holders should have the ability to empathise with older people and will ideally have experience of delivery of services to the community, along with knowledge of the Mental Health and Health Service. A fundamental part of these posts is to recruit and supervise volunteers, so previous experience of this is desirable.
Job Description (Welwyn Garden City)
Help in the Home Coordinator
Full-time, 35 hours per week
based in Welwyn Garden City
The main purpose of the post is to coordinate the day to day running of the Help in the Home service in the Welwyn Hatfield district. This role requires previous experience of administrative procedures and an understanding of the emotional and practical needs of clients. A key part of this post is to recruit and select Home Helpers for the scheme; therefore the ability to support recruitment and management of both staff and volunteers is also essential.
HOME HELPER
£6.90 per hour plus regular holiday pay
Would you like to help older people remain independent and living in their own homes? We are looking for home helpers willing to work flexible hours between 9 to 5 weekdays to provide cleaning, domestic tasks or shopping in South West Hertfordshire.
Age UK Hertfordshire is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
All applicants who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau.
We offer a flexible working scheme, travelling expenses, training and support, and a pension scheme and health care cash plan after an initial qualifying period.
Please send your completed application to: Age UK Hertfordshire, 1 Silver Court, Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1LT Tel. 01707 386060 email assistant.hr@ageukherts.org.uk