Scams Information Assistant
Age UK Leeds is a leading local voluntary sector organisation providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in Leeds.
Are you looking for a role that is varied and challenging, where you have the potential to make a real difference and improve the lives of older people in Leeds? If so, we at Age UK Leeds are recruiting for a Scams Information Assistant to work as part of our Information Services Team.
Service – Scams Information
Salary – Scale 4 £22,497 pro rata
Hours – 14 Hours per week
Contract Term – Fixed term until 31.12.2025
Closing Date – Friday 2nd August 2024
Interview Date – To be confirmed
Location – Leeds
Job role
We are recruiting to the role of Scams Information Assistant. This role is part of the Scams Information Service which sits within the Information Services Team.
The project, funded through AUK National with funds from Lloyds Banking Group, will help to prevent older people from falling for scams by increasing their knowledge and confidence to recognise and deal with attempted scams. It will also provide support to older fraud victims recovering after an incident.
The focus of this role is to provide assistance to the Scams Information Officer in delivering awareness raising events to a wide range of community groups and collating and recording essential monitoring information.
As part of the role there will be a requirement for completing monitoring spreadsheets. These will be produced through Charitylog and Excel so experience in using excel to record data is required.
An awareness of the different types of scams and other issues faced by older people is important for this role
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the following documents from our which make up the application pack. Please note that all applicants must complete the application form as we do not accept CVs.
Application Pack Documents:
Application Form
Age UK Leeds Background
Equality and Diversity Policy
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Job Description
Person Specification
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
Tell us what you think
For an informal chat about the position, please contact Claire Ruston, Information Services Manager on 07562 437037
Please note that postal applications must reach us the working day before the deadline in order to be considered for shortlisting.
For further information about applying for the role contact the HR Officer on 07395851568
Application packs may be available in other formats on request.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation.