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Age UK Network News Roundup – 24/03/23

Take a look at the latest weekly roundup of news from across the Age UK Network.

This week’s Network News Roundup starts at Age UK Salford, where the Empowered Conversations Team has been hosting a useful series of dementia themed webinars – find out more, including how to book your place at the next one. Elsewhere, Age UK South Gloucestershire are recruiting a new CEO, and there are new vacancies at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering.

As always, if you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk and we’ll add it to the next roundup.

Age UK Salford’s “In Conversation With…” Series

The Empowered Conversations Team at Age UK Salford deliver dementia themed webinars for a mixed audience of people with lived experience, researchers, and dementia professionals. 

The ‘In Conversation with …’ format started during lockdown as the team switched a conference over to this webinar format.  Webinars are recorded and shared out to a wider audience via their YouTube Channel. Since 2020, 48 webinars have been delivered, recorded, and shared via YouTube.

Webinars topics have included:

  • The experience of people living with dementia (Norrms McNamara, Kate Swaffer, Agnes Houston, DEEP, Daphne Franks).
  • New approaches in dementia care (Dr Kellyn Lee  – Material Citizenship, Libby Price – The Filo Project, John Ziesel),
  • Communication specific conversations (Dr Maggie Ellis – Adaptive Interactions, Professor Alison Wray – Dementia Communication, Empowered Conversations).
  • On-going dementia research and practice (Manchester Brain Bank, Dr Kailas Roberts, Damian Murphy)
  • Death and Grief (Kayleigh Barnett – End of Life, Dr Esther Ramsay-Jones – Multi-Layered experience of grief)

The next event ‘In Conversation with… Rebecca Williams’ takes place on Wednesday 12 April.  Rebecca is a Cambridge University PhD student researching apathy in frontotemporal dementia and will be sharing her research alongside exploring the symptoms of this type of dementia.

Click here to book your place.

You can view the previous sessions on the Empowered Conversations YouTube channel here.

Age UK South Gloucestershire seeks new CEO

Age UK South Gloucestershire is looking to recruit a new CEO to provide leadership and strategic direction to the charity, leading it into a bright and exciting future. They are seeking someone who can develop the organisation and find opportunities for further activities, as well as diversifying their funding to deliver these.

Find out full details on the Age UK South Gloucestershire website.

Closing date: 8am, Tuesday 11 April 2023

Several vacancies at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have several open roles currently available. There are new positions available for a Wellbeing at Home Support Worker and a Housing Operational Manager.

There are also new roles for a Support Worker in the charity’s Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) Support Service, as well as a new Charity Support Worker position and a Benefits Advisor vacancy.

Find out more on the Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website.

Two open roles at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering are seeking a Team Leader to work independently and provide line management for a small team of Advice and Information Workers and Volunteers.

They are also looking for a Care Navigator/Social Prescriber to work as part of the Acute Frailty Service across Havering, Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge.

Find out full details on the Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering website.

Two vacancies at Age UK Somerset

Age UK Somerset are looking to hire a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator. Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead on the organisation’s CST group programme.

There is also a vacancy for a Wellbeing Coordinator. This role involves making home visits within Somerset and North Somerset, delivering a responsive ‘Chat and Map’ service to discover the issues affecting older people and assisting them to resolve these

Find out full details on the Age UK Somerset website.

Independent Living Support worker role at Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells are currently looking to hire an Independent Living Support Worker.

Duties may include: shopping (e.g. for food, garden plants), medical appointment assistance, personal correspondence assistance, light household duties.

Find out full details on the Age UK Tunbridge Wells website.

Several Vacancies at Age UK Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East currently has several vacancies available, including Home Helpers and Dementia Activity Worker.

The Dementia Activity Worker will support people living with dementia to maintain their skills, to benefit from activities, company and friendship; and to have some fun. You will receive training in Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and you will help to plan and deliver a programme of activities in their day centre in Macclesfield and some outreach sessions across the eastern part of Cheshire East.

Find out full details on the Age UK Cheshire East website.

Get in touch!

If you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk.

You can also view a full list of open roles across the network here.

Age UK Network News Roundup – 17/03/23

Take a look at the latest weekly roundup of news from across the Age UK Network.

It’s a job-filled Network News Roundup this week, with two new Support Worker roles at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. As always, if you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk and we’ll add it to the next roundup.

Several vacancies at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have several open roles currently available. There are new positions available for a Wellbeing at Home Support Worker and a Housing Operational Manager.

There is also a new role for a Support Worker in the charity’s Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) Support Service, as well as a new Charity Support Worker position.

Find out more on the Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website.

Advice and Information Team Leader position at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering are seeking a Team Leader to work independently and provide line management for a small team of Advice and Information Workers and Volunteers. Working closely with the Admin Support Volunteer and Advice Workers to triage, allocate and prioritise referrals based on the urgency of the referral.

Find out full details on the Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering website.

Closing date: Monday 27 March

Two vacancies at Age UK South Gloucestershire

Age UK South Gloucestershire are looking to hire for two new vacancies: a Relief Day Centre Assistant and an Improving Homes and Wellbeing Coordinator.

The Relief Day Centre Assistant will work with service users, some of whom are living with dementia, to meet their individual needs and ensure a high level of support is provided.

The Improving Homes and Wellbeing Coordinator will support homeowners by offering a holistic, personalised approach to each person’s situation based on their specific circumstances and what they would like to achieve. This will include acting as a supportive portal to relevant services, sources of finance and social activities, both within Age UK South Gloucestershire and the wider community.

Find out full details on the Age UK South Gloucestershire website.

Two vacancies at Age UK Somerset

Age UK Somerset are looking to hire a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator. Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead on the organisation’s CST group programme.

There is also a vacancy for a Wellbeing Coordinator. This role involves making home visits within Somerset and North Somerset, delivering a responsive ‘Chat and Map’ service to discover the issues affecting older people and assisting them to resolve these

Find out full details on the Age UK Somerset website.

Independent Living Support worker role at Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells are currently looking to hire an Independent Living Support Worker.

Duties may include: shopping (e.g. for food, garden plants), medical appointment assistance, personal correspondence assistance, light household duties.

Find out full details on the Age UK Tunbridge Wells website.

Several Vacancies at Age UK Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East currently has several vacancies available, including Home Helpers and Dementia Activity Worker.

The Dementia Activity Worker will support people living with dementia to maintain their skills, to benefit from activities, company and friendship; and to have some fun. You will receive training in Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and you will help to plan and deliver a programme of activities in their day centre in Macclesfield and some outreach sessions across the eastern part of Cheshire East.

Find out full details on the Age UK Cheshire East website.

Get in touch!

If you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk.

You can also view a full list of open roles across the network here.

Age UK Network News Roundup – 10/03/23

Take a look at the latest weekly roundup of news from across the Age UK Network.

It’s a shorter Network News Roundup this week, with a new Advice and Information Team Leader position at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering and the usual collection of vacancies across the Network. As always, if you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk and we’ll add it to the next roundup.

Advice and Information Team Leader position at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering are seeking a Team Leader to work independently and provide line management for a small team of Advice and Information Workers and Volunteers. Working closely with the Admin Support Volunteer and Advice Workers to triage, allocate and prioritise referrals based on the urgency of the referral.

Find out full details on the Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering website.

Closing date: Monday 27 March

Head of Central Services Position at Age UK Buckinghamshire

Age UK Bucks are seeking a Head of Central Services to play a key role in the future direction of the charity, as part of the Senior Management Team.

The successful candidate will help lead Age UK Bucks’ central support services, ensuring that the charity can meet its objectives by operating effectively, fulfilling its duties and responsibilities, and making the organisation a great place to work and volunteer.

Find out full details on the Age UK Buckinghamshire website.

Closing date: Sunday 12 March

Two vacancies at Age UK South Gloucestershire

Age UK South Gloucestershire are looking to hire for two new vacancies: a Relief Day Centre Assistant and an Improving Homes and Wellbeing Coordinator.

The Relief Day Centre Assistant will work with service users, some of whom are living with dementia, to meet their individual needs and ensure a high level of support is provided.

The Improving Homes and Wellbeing Coordinator will support homeowners by offering a holistic, personalised approach to each person’s situation based on their specific circumstances and what they would like to achieve. This will include acting as a supportive portal to relevant services, sources of finance and social activities, both within Age UK South Gloucestershire and the wider community.

Find out full details on the Age UK South Gloucestershire website.

Two vacancies at Age UK Somerset

Age UK Somerset are looking to hire a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator. Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead on the organisation’s CST group programme.

There is also a vacancy for a Wellbeing Coordinator. This role involves making home visits within Somerset and North Somerset, delivering a responsive ‘Chat and Map’ service to discover the issues affecting older people and assisting them to resolve these

Find out full details on the Age UK Somerset website.

Four vacancies at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have several open roles currently available. There are new positions available for a Wellbeing at Home Support Worker and a Housing Operational Manager.

Find out more on the Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website.

Independent Living Support worker role at Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells are currently looking to hire an Independent Living Support Worker.

Duties may include: shopping (e.g. for food, garden plants), medical appointment assistance, personal correspondence assistance, light household duties.

Find out full details on the Age UK Tunbridge Wells website.

Several Vacancies at Age UK Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East currently has several vacancies available, including Home Helpers and Dementia Activity Worker.

The Dementia Activity Worker will support people living with dementia to maintain their skills, to benefit from activities, company and friendship; and to have some fun. You will receive training in Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and you will help to plan and deliver a programme of activities in their day centre in Macclesfield and some outreach sessions across the eastern part of Cheshire East.

Find out full details on the Age UK Cheshire East website.

Get in touch!

If you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk.

You can also view a full list of open roles across the network here.

Reminder: Upcoming Webinar – Thinking about cyber security

A reminder that, in place of April’s Finance Network Meeting, we will be holding a webinar on cyber security with Jez Rogers, Cyber Security Advisor with the Cyber Protection Network.

A reminder that, in place of our usual monthly Finance Network meeting on Wednesday 19 April, we’re delighted to invite Jez Rogers, Cyber Security Advisor with the Cyber Protection Network, to present on the very important subject of cyber security. Cyber security is a key element of good financial governance because of the ever-increasing threat and new ways of working. Find out more below, including how to book your place.

The Cyber Security Risk

If you’re a small or medium-sized organisation, then there’s around a 1 in 3 chance that you’ll experience a cyber security breach.

Falling victim to cyber-crime can be devastating for any organisation and when you consider that small and medium organisations like ours make up 99.9% of Britain’s 5.5 million private sector businesses, cyber-crime represents a real threat to the whole of the UK economy. As part of the UK’s National Cyber Security Strategy, the Cyber Protection Network has been created to help improve the ability for UK organisations, be they business or charities, to defend themselves against cyber-attack. 

What to expect at the session

The Cyber Protection Network’s leadership session is approximately 1.5 hours (including questions), so just a little longer than our usual Finance Network presentations. It is pitched at senior leaders and decision-makers and is limited in technical complexity.

The session covers:

  • Current Cyber Threats & Trends
  • The motivation of cyber criminals
  • How criminals exploit weak passwords
  • Data Breaches
  • Detecting Suspicious Events
  • The importance of 2FA
  • Backups
  • Ransomware
  • Denial of Service attacks
  • Supply chain threats

Book your place

To book your place at the meeting, or if unable to attend on the day, to request a copy of the slides and the recording, please click here.

Please share this information with colleagues in your organisation who you feel would be interested in attending and encourage them to do so.

You will see a brief confirmation on screen once you have submitted your registration form. You will not receive a confirmation email and for the sake of clarity, the event will be called Awareness Training on the form. The Teams Meeting Link and Joining Instructions will be sent to you directly by the Financial Governance Team nearer the time of the event in the usual way.

So, please fill in the form using the above link, ensuring your contact details are correct, book out the time in your diary and watch out for the Teams meeting link email.

Please Note: The booking form will close at 5pm on Tuesday 18th April.  If you wish to make a late booking, after the form has closed, please email Mark Tomlinson directly.

Further sessions for your staff and volunteers

Following on from this session for senior leaders and decision makers, Jez will be delivering a session for staff and volunteers in local Age UKs in the early Summer. 

This session will cover:

  • Current Cyber Threats
  • The motivation of cyber criminals
  • Data Breaches
  • Phishing
  • Securing accounts – passwords and 2FA
  • Improving our privacy online
  • Securing devices
  • Public Wi-Fi risks
  • Response Planning
  • Cyber Drills
  • Further learning

Further information for these sessions will be shared in Signpost later this year.

Age UK Network News Roundup – 03/03/23

Take a look at the latest weekly roundup of news from across the Age UK Network.

Welcome to the latest Network News Roundup! This week’s edition features a new Head of Central Services Position at Age UK Buckinghamshire. As always, if you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk and we’ll add it to the next roundup.

Head of Central Services Position at Age UK Buckinghamshire

Age UK Bucks are seeking a Head of Central Services to play a key role in the future direction of the charity, as part of the Senior Management Team.

The successful candidate will help lead Age UK Bucks’ central support services, ensuring that the charity can meet its objectives by operating effectively, fulfilling its duties and responsibilities, and making the organisation a great place to work and volunteer.

Find out full details on the Age UK Buckinghamshire website.

Closing date: Sunday 12 March

Age UK South Kent Coast becomes CASEwork’s eighth member

A back office finance company owned by local Age UKs has welcomed its eighth member, after Age UK South Kent Coast joined CASEwork CIC Ltd.

Age UK SKC are currently completing their onboarding process to begin their finance service from Saturday 1 April.

CASEwork has capacity to accept 5 new members in 2023, on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are looking for an ethical, not-for-profit finance services provider, please visit www.casework.org.uk or e-mail: stevechu@casework.org.uk.

Two vacancies at Age UK South Gloucestershire

Age UK South Gloucestershire are looking to hire for two new vacancies: a Relief Day Centre Assistant and an Improving Homes and Wellbeing Coordinator.

The Relief Day Centre Assistant will work with service users, some of whom are living with dementia, to meet their individual needs and ensure a high level of support is provided.

The Improving Homes and Wellbeing Coordinator will support homeowners by offering a holistic, personalised approach to each person’s situation based on their specific circumstances and what they would like to achieve. This will include acting as a supportive portal to relevant services, sources of finance and social activities, both within Age UK South Gloucestershire and the wider community.

Find out full details on the Age UK South Gloucestershire website.

Two vacancies at Age UK Somerset

Age UK Somerset are looking to hire a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator. Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead on the organisation’s CST group programme.

There is also a vacancy for a Wellbeing Coordinator. This role involves making home visits within Somerset and North Somerset, delivering a responsive ‘Chat and Map’ service to discover the issues affecting older people and assisting them to resolve these

Find out full details on the Age UK Somerset website.

Two new roles at Age UK Blackburn with Darwen

Age UK Blackburn with Darwen are seeking two new staff members. There’s a vacancy for a Assessment Officer within the Integrated Care Service as well as a role for a Dementia Support Navigator to join their exciting new Wayfinder project.

Find out full details on the Age UK Blackburn with Darwen website.

Closing date: 6 March 2023

Four vacancies at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have several open roles currently available. There are new positions available for a Wellbeing at Home Support Worker and a Housing Operational Manager.

Find out more on the Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website.

Independent Living Support worker role at Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells are currently looking to hire an Independent Living Support Worker.

Duties may include: shopping (e.g. for food, garden plants), medical appointment assistance, personal correspondence assistance, light household duties.

Find out full details on the Age UK Tunbridge Wells website.

Several Vacancies at Age UK Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East currently has several vacancies available, including Home Helpers and Dementia Activity Worker.

The Dementia Activity Worker will support people living with dementia to maintain their skills, to benefit from activities, company and friendship; and to have some fun. You will receive training in Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and you will help to plan and deliver a programme of activities in their day centre in Macclesfield and some outreach sessions across the eastern part of Cheshire East.

Find out full details on the Age UK Cheshire East website.

Get in touch!

If you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk.

You can also view a full list of open roles across the network here.

Upcoming Webinar: Thinking about cyber security

In place of April’s Finance Network Meeting, we will be holding a webinar on cyber security with Jez Rogers, Cyber Security Advisor with the Cyber Protection Network.

In place of our usual monthly Finance Network meeting on Wednesday 19 April, we’re delighted to invite Jez Rogers, Cyber Security Advisor with the Cyber Protection Network, to present on the very important subject of cyber security. Cyber security is a key element of good financial governance because of the ever-increasing threat and new ways of working. Find out more below, including how to book your place.

The Cyber Security Risk

If you’re a small or medium-sized organisation, then there’s around a 1 in 3 chance that you’ll experience a cyber security breach.

Falling victim to cyber-crime can be devastating for any organisation and when you consider that small and medium organisations like ours make up 99.9% of Britain’s 5.5 million private sector businesses, cyber-crime represents a real threat to the whole of the UK economy. As part of the UK’s National Cyber Security Strategy, the Cyber Protection Network has been created to help improve the ability for UK organisations, be they business or charities, to defend themselves against cyber-attack. 

What to expect at the session

The Cyber Protection Network’s leadership session is approximately 1.5 hours (including questions), so just a little longer than our usual Finance Network presentations. It is pitched at senior leaders and decision-makers and is limited in technical complexity.

The session covers:

  • Current Cyber Threats & Trends
  • The motivation of cyber criminals
  • How criminals exploit weak passwords
  • Data Breaches
  • Detecting Suspicious Events
  • The importance of 2FA
  • Backups
  • Ransomware
  • Denial of Service attacks
  • Supply chain threats

Book your place

To book your place at the meeting, or if unable to attend on the day, to request a copy of the slides and the recording, please click here.

Please share this information with colleagues in your organisation who you feel would be interested in attending and encourage them to do so.

You will see a brief confirmation on screen once you have submitted your registration form. You will not receive a confirmation email and for the sake of clarity, the event will be called Awareness Training on the form. The Teams Meeting Link and Joining Instructions will be sent to you directly by the Financial Governance Team nearer the time of the event in the usual way.

So, please fill in the form using the above link, ensuring your contact details are correct, book out the time in your diary and watch out for the Teams meeting link email.

Please Note: The booking form will close at 5pm on Tuesday 18th April.  If you wish to make a late booking, after the form has closed, please email Mark Tomlinson directly.

Further sessions for your staff and volunteers

Following on from this session for senior leaders and decision makers, Jez will be delivering a session for staff and volunteers in local Age UKs in the early Summer. 

This session will cover:

  • Current Cyber Threats
  • The motivation of cyber criminals
  • Data Breaches
  • Phishing
  • Securing accounts – passwords and 2FA
  • Improving our privacy online
  • Securing devices
  • Public Wi-Fi risks
  • Response Planning
  • Cyber Drills
  • Further learning

Further information for these sessions will be shared in Signpost later this year.

Age UK Network News Roundup – 24/02/23

Take a look at the latest weekly roundup of news from across the Age UK Network.

Welcome to the latest Network News Roundup! We start with the news that Age UK South Kent Coast has become the eighth member of CASEwork, a back office finance company owned by local Age UKs. Elsewhere, there are two new roles at Age UK South Gloucestershire.

As always, if you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk and we’ll add it to the next roundup.

Age UK South Kent Coast becomes CASEwork’s eighth member

A back office finance company owned by local Age UKs has welcomed its eighth member, after Age UK South Kent Coast joined CASEwork CIC Ltd.

Age UK SKC are currently completing their onboarding process to begin their finance service from Saturday 1 April.

CASEwork has capacity to accept 5 new members in 2023, on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are looking for an ethical, not-for-profit finance services provider, please visit www.casework.org.uk or e-mail: stevechu@casework.org.uk.

Two vacancies at Age UK South Gloucestershire

Age UK South Gloucestershire are looking to hire for two new vacancies: a Relief Day Services Assistant and an Improving Homes and Wellbeing Coordinator.

The Relief Day Services Assistant will work with service users, some of whom are living with dementia, to meet their individual needs and ensure a high level of support is provided.

The Improving Homes and Wellbeing Coordinator will support homeowners by offering a holistic, personalised approach to each person’s situation based on their specific circumstances and what they would like to achieve. This will include acting as a supportive portal to relevant services, sources of finance and social activities, both within Age UK South Gloucestershire and the wider community.

Find out full details on the Age UK South Gloucestershire website.

Three vacancies at Age UK Somerset

Age UK Somerset are looking to hire a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator. Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead on the organisation’s CST group programme.

The organisation are also seeking an Administration Officer for their Wellbeing Team. With a solid background in office administration within a customer-facing environment, you will possess a clear desire to help people and be able to handle situations using sensitivity and understanding.

There is also a vacancy for a Wellbeing Coordinator. This role involves making home visits within Somerset and North Somerset, delivering a responsive ‘Chat and Map’ service to discover the issues affecting older people and assisting them to resolve these

Find out full details on the Age UK Somerset website.

Two new roles at Age UK Blackburn with Darwen

Age UK Blackburn with Darwen are seeking two new staff members. There’s a vacancy for a Assessment Officer within the Integrated Care Service as well as a role for a Dementia Support Navigator to join their exciting new Wayfinder project.

Find out full details on the Age UK Blackburn with Darwen website.

Closing date: 6 March 2023

Four vacancies at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have several open roles currently available. There are new positions available for a Wellbeing at Home Support Worker and a Housing Operational Manager.

Find out more on the Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website.

Dementia Project Coordinator role at Age UK Westminster

Age UK Westminster are looking to hire a Dementia Project Coordinator to use their skills and experience to grow the reach of Age UK Westminster’s Dementia Project.

Find out full details on the CharityJob website.

Closing Date: Saturday 25 February

Independent Living Support worker role at Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells are currently looking to hire an Independent Living Support Worker.

Duties may include: shopping (e.g. for food, garden plants), medical appointment assistance, personal correspondence assistance, light household duties.

Find out full details on the Age UK Tunbridge Wells website.

Several Vacancies at Age UK Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East currently has several vacancies available, including Home Helpers and Dementia Activity Worker.

The Dementia Activity Worker will support people living with dementia to maintain their skills, to benefit from activities, company and friendship; and to have some fun. You will receive training in Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and you will help to plan and deliver a programme of activities in their day centre in Macclesfield and some outreach sessions across the eastern part of Cheshire East.

Find out full details on the Age UK Cheshire East website.

Get in touch!

If you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk.

You can also view a full list of open roles across the network here.

Age UK Network News Roundup – 17/02/23

Take a look at the latest weekly roundup of news from across the Age UK Network.

Welcome to the latest Network News Roundup! This week, there’s a blog from Age UK’s CEO Paul Farmer which talks all about his recent visit to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove. There’s also the usual list of vacancies, including a new Wellbeing Coordinator role at Age UK Somerset.

As always, if you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk and we’ll add it to the next roundup.

Paul Farmer’s visit to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove

Age UK’s Chief Executive Paul Farmer has been touring the UK visiting lots of Partners since his arrival in October.

Last week, Paul visited Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, where he saw how their customised gym for people aged over 50 is supporting older people in the area to stay fit and healthy. There was also chance to pop in to the Community Cafe and meet attendees at a flower arranging session.

Paul has blogged about his experience on LinkedIn, where he gave his thoughts on how person-centred support can play a key role in keeping older people fit and well, especially during periods of pressure on the NHS. Paul also outlined three simple actions that politicians should support now to make sure this winter crisis doesn’t happen again.

“I had a really rewarding day with colleagues from Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove. Like so many local Age UKs I’ve visited, I can see the huge difference we are making to older people’s lives.”

Paul Farmer, CEO, Age UK

Click here to read Paul’s blog in full.

Three vacancies at Age UK Somerset

Age UK Somerset are looking to hire a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator. Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead on the organisation’s CST group programme.

The organisation are also seeking an Administration Officer for their Wellbeing Team. With a solid background in office administration within a customer-facing environment, you will possess a clear desire to help people and be able to handle situations using sensitivity and understanding.

There is also a vacancy for a Wellbeing Coordinator. This role involves making home visits within Somerset and North Somerset, delivering a responsive ‘Chat and Map’ service to discover the issues affecting older people and assisting them to resolve these

Find out full details on the Age UK Somerset website.

Two new roles at Age UK Blackburn with Darwen

Age UK Blackburn with Darwen are seeking two new staff members. There’s a vacancy for a Assessment Officer within the Integrated Care Service as well as a role for a Dementia Support Navigator to join their exciting new Wayfinder project.

Find out full details on the Age UK Blackburn with Darwen website.

Closing date: 6 March 2023

Lots of vacancies at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have several open roles currently available. They’re looking for a Senior Coordinator, a Support Worker and a Service Administrator for their Community Response Service. They also have a vacancy for a Patients’ Representative/ Advocate to work at Lings Bar hospital.

There are also new positions available for a Wellbeing at Home Support Worker and a Housing Operational Manager.

Find out more on the Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website.

Several open roles at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering are seeking to hire new team members for their Advice and Information Team. The organisation are looking to hire an Advice and Information Team Leader to provide line management for a small team of Advice and Information Workers and Volunteers.

They are also seeking two Advice and Information Workers, one to cover Havering and the other to cover Redbridge. Both posts require the worker to work independently and manage their own caseload but be part of the wider team and be aware of the other services provided by Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering.

The organisation are also looking to hire a Volunteer Befriending Co-Ordinator for new Visiting Befriending Service for South Havering Primary Care Network housebound patients.

Find out full details on the Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering website.

Closing date: Monday 20 February

Dementia Project Coordinator role at Age UK Westminster

Age UK Westminster are looking to hire a Dementia Project Coordinator to use their skills and experience to grow the reach of Age UK Westminster’s Dementia Project.

Find out full details on the CharityJob website.

Independent Living Support worker role at Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells are currently looking to hire an Independent Living Support Worker.

Duties may include: shopping (e.g. for food, garden plants), medical appointment assistance, personal correspondence assistance, light household duties.

Find out full details on the Age UK Tunbridge Wells website.

Several Vacancies at Age UK Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East currently has several vacancies available, including Home Helpers and Dementia Activity Worker.

The Dementia Activity Worker will support people living with dementia to maintain their skills, to benefit from activities, company and friendship; and to have some fun. You will receive training in Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and you will help to plan and deliver a programme of activities in their day centre in Macclesfield and some outreach sessions across the eastern part of Cheshire East.

Find out full details on the Age UK Cheshire East website.

Get in touch!

If you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk.

You can also view a full list of open roles across the network here.

Age UK Network News Roundup – 10/02/23

Take a look at the latest weekly roundup of news from across the Age UK Network.

Welcome to the latest Network News Roundup! We start at Age UK Camden who recently welcomed “Iron Gran” Edwina Brocklesby to one of their coffee mornings. Elsewhere, there are new vacancies at Age UK Blackburn with Darwen, Age UK Somerset, and Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire.

As always, if you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk and we’ll add it to the next roundup.

Age UK Camden visited by “Iron Gran” Edwina Brocklesby

Age UK Camden were recently visited at their Henderson Court coffee morning by Edwina Brocklesby from the Silverfit Charity, which she founded in 2013. As the UK’s oldest female Ironman triathlete, Edwina spoke to guests about the importance of moving your body and fitness as you age.

View more on the Age UK Camden LinkedIn site.

Two new roles at Age UK Blackburn with Darwen

Age UK Blackburn with Darwen are seeking two new staff members. There’s a vacancy for a Assessment Officer within the Integrated Care Service as well as a role for a Dementia Support Navigator to join their exciting new Wayfinder project.

Find out full details on the Age UK Blackburn with Darwen website.

Closing date: 6 March 2023

Two vacancies at Age UK Somerset

Age UK Somerset are looking to hire a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator. Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead on the organisation’s CST group programme.

The organisation are also seeking an Administration Officer for their Wellbeing Team. With a solid background in office administration within a customer-facing environment, you will possess a clear desire to help people and be able to handle situations using sensitivity and understanding.

Find out full details on the Age UK Somerset website.

Lots of vacancies at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have several open roles currently available. They’re looking for a Senior Coordinator, a Support Worker and a Service Administrator for their Community Response Service. They also have a vacancy for a Patients’ Representative/ Advocate to work at Lings Bar hospital.

There are also new positions available for a Wellbeing at Home Support Worker and a Housing Operational Manager.

Find out more on the Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website.

Several open roles at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering are seeking to hire new team members for their Advice and Information Team. The organisation are looking to hire an Advice and Information Team Leader to provide line management for a small team of Advice and Information Workers and Volunteers.

They are also seeking two Advice and Information Workers, one to cover Havering and the other to cover Redbridge. Both posts require the worker to work independently and manage their own caseload but be part of the wider team and be aware of the other services provided by Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering.

The organisation are also looking to hire a Volunteer Befriending Co-Ordinator for new Visiting Befriending Service for South Havering Primary Care Network housebound patients.

Find out full details on the Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering website.

Closing date: Monday 20 February

Social Prescribing roles at Age UK Northamptonshire

Age UK Northamptonshire are seeking to hire five Social Prescribing Link Workers with experience of working directly in community development, adult health and social care, learning support or public health to join their expanding Social Prescribing team.

Find out full details on the Age UK Northamptonshire website.

Three vacancies at Age UK Westminster

Age UK Westminster have three open roles available. They’re looking to hire a Dementia Project Coordinator to use their skills and experience to grow the reach of Age UK Westminster’s Dementia Project.

There’s also an Enquiries & Office Coordinator position which has a key function in supporting the Information & Advice team through coordinating the triage and accurate recording of calls and emails via the Enquiries line.

Last but not least, there’s a Wellbeing & Connections Coordinator role which will require building links with NHS services, assessing the individual’s needs and linking them into Age UK Westminster and other services that could reduce risk of isolation.

Find out full details on the CharityJob website.

Several open roles at Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees

Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees currently have several open roles available, including: Footcare Practitioner, Wellbeing Centre Driver (Sessional), Wellbeing Centre Sunday Cook (Halifax), Wellbeing Centre Driver/Carer and more.

Find out full details of all roles on the Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees website.

Two new roles at Age UK Westminster

Age UK Westminster are currently looking to recruit a new Enquiries & Office Coordinator and a Wellbeing & Connections Coordinator.

The Enquiries & Office Coordinator role has a key function in supporting the Information & Advice team through coordinating the triage and accurate recording of calls and emails via the Enquiries line. 

The Wellbeing & Connections Coordinator will build links with NHS services, assessing the individual’s needs and linking them into Age UK Westminster and other services that could reduce risk of isolation.

Find out full details of both roles on the CharityJob website.

Closing date: Saturday 11 February

Independent Living Support worker role at Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells are currently looking to hire an Independent Living Support Worker.

Duties may include: shopping (e.g. for food, garden plants), medical appointment assistance, personal correspondence assistance, light household duties.

Find out full details on the Age UK Tunbridge Wells website.

Several Vacancies at Age UK Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East currently has several vacancies available, including Home Helpers and Dementia Activity Worker.

The Dementia Activity Worker will support people living with dementia to maintain their skills, to benefit from activities, company and friendship; and to have some fun. You will receive training in Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and you will help to plan and deliver a programme of activities in their day centre in Macclesfield and some outreach sessions across the eastern part of Cheshire East.

Find out full details on the Age UK Cheshire East website.

Get in touch!

If you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk.

You can also view a full list of open roles across the network here.

Age UK Network News Roundup – 03/02/23

Take a look at the latest weekly roundup of news from across the Age UK Network.

Welcome to the latest Network News Roundup! It’s a vacancy-focussed edition this week, with a new Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator position at Age UK Somerset and a new Advice and Information Team Leader role at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering.

As always, if you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk and we’ll add it to the next roundup.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator at Age UK Somerset

Age UK Somerset are looking to hire a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Coordinator. Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead on the organisation’s CST group programme.

The programme offers enjoyable weekly sessions where group members take part in stimulating games and activities designed to assist those with mild to moderate dementia in maintaining their memory and thinking skills. Other potential benefits include increased confidence and friendship which could lead to a better quality of life.

Find out full details on the Age UK Somerset website.

Several open roles at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering are seeking to hire new team members for their Advice and Information Team. The organisation are looking to hire an Advice and Information Team Leader to provide line management for a small team of Advice and Information Workers and Volunteers.

They are also seeking two Advice and Information Workers, one to cover Havering and the other to cover Redbridge. Both posts require the worker to work independently and manage their own caseload but be part of the wider team and be aware of the other services provided by Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering.

The organisation are also looking to hire a Volunteer Befriending Co-Ordinator for new Visiting Befriending Service for South Havering Primary Care Network housebound patients.

Find out full details on the Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering website.

Closing date: Monday 20 February

Age Well Coordinator and Social Prescribing roles at Age UK Northamptonshire

Age UK Northamptonshire are recruiting five Age Well Coordinators to work with GP surgeries in Kettering, Northampton and South Northamptonshire. They are also seeking to hire five Social Prescribing Link Workers with experience of working directly in community development, adult health and social care, learning support or public health to join their expanding Social Prescribing team.

Find out full details on the Age UK Northamptonshire website.

Three vacancies at Age UK Westminster

Age UK Westminster have three open roles available. They’re looking to hire a Dementia Project Coordinator to use their skills and experience to grow the reach of Age UK Westminster’s Dementia Project.

There’s also an Enquiries & Office Coordinator position which has a key function in supporting the Information & Advice team through coordinating the triage and accurate recording of calls and emails via the Enquiries line.

Last but not least, there’s a Wellbeing & Connections Coordinator role which will require building links with NHS services, assessing the individual’s needs and linking them into Age UK Westminster and other services that could reduce risk of isolation.

Find out full details on the CharityJob website.

Lots of vacancies at Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have several open roles currently available. They’re looking for a Senior Coordinator, a Support Worker and a Service Administrator for their Community Response Service. They also have a vacancy for a Patients’ Representative/ Advocate to work at Lings Bar hospital.

Find out more on the Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website.

Several open roles at Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees

Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees currently have several open roles available, including: Footcare Practitioner, Wellbeing Centre Driver (Sessional), Wellbeing Centre Sunday Cook (Halifax), Wellbeing Centre Driver/Carer and more.

Find out full details of all roles on the Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees website.

Two new roles at Age UK Westminster

Age UK Westminster are currently looking to recruit a new Enquiries & Office Coordinator and a Wellbeing & Connections Coordinator.

The Enquiries & Office Coordinator role has a key function in supporting the Information & Advice team through coordinating the triage and accurate recording of calls and emails via the Enquiries line. 

The Wellbeing & Connections Coordinator will build links with NHS services, assessing the individual’s needs and linking them into Age UK Westminster and other services that could reduce risk of isolation.

Find out full details of both roles on the CharityJob website.

Closing date: Saturday 11 February

Independent Living Support worker role at Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells are currently looking to hire an Independent Living Support Worker.

Duties may include: shopping (e.g. for food, garden plants), medical appointment assistance, personal correspondence assistance, light household duties.

Find out full details on the Age UK Tunbridge Wells website.

Several Vacancies at Age UK Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East currently has several vacancies available, including Home Helpers and Dementia Activity Worker.

The Dementia Activity Worker will support people living with dementia to maintain their skills, to benefit from activities, company and friendship; and to have some fun. You will receive training in Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and you will help to plan and deliver a programme of activities in their day centre in Macclesfield and some outreach sessions across the eastern part of Cheshire East.

Find out full details on the Age UK Cheshire East website.

Get in touch!

If you have a story from your organisation that you would like us to share with the Network, such as recent events, campaigns, or awards, please let us know at signpost@ageuk.org.uk.

You can also view a full list of open roles across the network here.

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