About Us
We're a local independent charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to live life to the full.
What we stand for:
Enabling older people across the county to live life to the full. Age UK Oxfordshire is an independent local charity.
We have over 160 dedicated staff and over 235 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Oxfordshire.
Our mission:
Enabling and empowering individuals and communities to support older people to stay independent and live life to the full. Our vision:
We are working for a world where those we serve are living their best lives.
Our values
* :Caring
* Listening and amplifying people’s voices
* Enabling and empowering by working alongside people to identify solutions
* Passionate for better
* Collaborative
We encourage applications from all candidates to support a more diverse workforce. We are committed to challenging all forms of discrimination and celebrating and promoting diversity throughout our work.
The Homeshare Assistant will work closely with the Service Manager to support the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the service; taking responsibility for the safe recruitment of new householders and sharers, facilitating matches and providing high quality responsive support.
Qualifications/Education/Training
Essential
Education ensuring good standard of written and spoken English.
Relevant experience
Essential
Experience of working with older people and an understanding approach to their needs
Desirable
Experience of working with volunteers
Experience of promotion and publicity
Evidence of experience of monitoring, evaluating and reporting on service delivery and outcomes
Relevant knowledge/skills
Essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to relate to people at all levels and in differing circumstances
Excellent IT skills including Excel & Word, email, internet and database.
Personal attributes:
Essential;
Strong values of dignity and respect for older people and their right to choice and control over their lives
Passionate about supporting people, and enabling them to live their ‘best life’
Organised, able to prioritise & work to deadlines
Committed to working within a team but able and confident to work independently
Deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential matters
A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Share the values of Age UK Oxfordshire
Special Requirements
Essential
The use of a car is essential, and the post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Reliable access to broadband during working hours.
Hours; Part time, 30 hours a week.
1 year fixed term (potential for permanent, funding dependant)
Salary; £13.64 per hour
Benefits:
* Working from Home and Flexible working
* Free on-site parking
* Pension scheme
* 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing to 33 days after 5 years continuous service
* Charity paid cash health plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Charity sick pay
Closing date for applications; 7th May 2024
Interview dates; 10th May 2024
If you are unavailable on these dates please email personnel@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk in advance