Our staff and volunteers enable us to do the work we do and we value each one highly.

We believe that we establish a professional working environment that supports and protects our staff, volunteers and clients while being a friendly and flexible place to work. All staff have regular meetings with their line managers and an annual review and objective setting meeting.

We have a strong commitment to staff training and development and we have Investors in People accreditation.

Salaries
We offer competitive salaries. Our salary scales are incremental and subject to an annual review.

Pension
We offer 10% pension contribution (plus the administration costs and a death in service benefit) to the Age Concern Pension Scheme subject to a minimum contribution from the member of staff.

Holidays
Holiday entitlement is 25 days a year. Entitlement rises to 30 days after 5 years in post. Staff are also entitled to bank holidays. These allowances are on a pro-rata basis for part-time staff.

Flexible working
We have staff who work part time and full time and, where appropriate, job share. We are happy to talk about flexibility in hours.

Equality of opportunity
We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer and Age Concern Oxfordshire welcomes diversity in our workplace.

Work permits

Age Concern Oxfordshire is unable to employ anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK. We are also unable to apply for work permits for individual jobs until all UK and European Economic Area employment sources have been exhausted. Further information is available on the UK Government website: www.workingintheuk.gov.uk

Current Vacancies

Application Form

To apply for any of these posts please download and complete the attached application form as instructed. When filling in the application form you may find it helpful to refer to the downloadable guidance notes attached.

For further information please contact our Personnel Manager, Simon Bolton, on 01235 849 422 or by email personnel@ageconcernoxon.org.uk

Information & Advice Helpline *** Opportunity of the Month! ***

Volunteers are needed to man our helpline at both our Abingdon and Banbury office. Giving information and advice to older people, on the phone or in person. The helpline is open from 10am to 4pm weekdays and volunteers are needed to cover a half-day or the whole day. Volunteers will be sign posting or referring clients to the most appropriate agency. Fill and ongoing training is provided.

Information & Advice Fieldwork

Volunteers are needed to visit clients referred by the Information & Advice services to assist them by providing information, support and practical help with filling in forms in their own homes. Own transport is essential. Reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed, and support and full ongoing training is provided.

The Corner

Volunteers are needed to assist The Corner staff to enable people over 50, along with their friends and family, to enjoy a sociable time. The Corner, based at East Oxford Community Centre, is open every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm and aims to provide a friendly meeting place as well as a range of activities including art, Tai Chi, exercise and dance. A home cooked meal, cakes and drinks, all very reasonably priced, are also on offer at The Corner Café. We need volunteer to:

• Meet and greet people as they arrive

• Help to set up The Corner and clear up at the end of the day

• Help in the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments

• Assist the Coordinator in planning an activity programme

The Corner – Information & Advice

Volunteers are needed to be based at The Corner and to give Information and Advice to older people on a range of issues, including putting them in contact with the appropriate organisations and agencies. Full and ongoing training and support is provided.

Sole Mates

A simple Footcare service to help maintain and improve independence and mobility of older people in our community. This is not a medical service but a common sense approach to basic foot care provided by trained volunteers who bathe and refresh tired and aching feet, trim toe nails and give a gentle foot massage. Working in various location including community venues and private homes, you will receive training, insurance, support and out of pocket expenses.

Flexible Care

This award winning service works to improve the lives of older people with mental health needs throughout Oxfordshire. The service supports people over 65 who may be suffering from a wide range of mental health disorders, from depression to dementia. Trained volunteer regularly visit clients in their own homes. Volunteers do not undertake any personal care, but befriend, give quality time, and encourage their client to engage in activities, which the enjoy.

Local Link

Local Links make efforts in their own community to inform local older people of information and services that may be available to them. Acting as a signpost they will communicate, through notice boards, local newsletters, local organisations or wherever appropriate. Local Links need to be sensitive to the needs and difficulties faced by older people and will be willing to refer requests for help and/or information promptly to Age Concern Oxfordshire.

Office Receptionist

Volunteers will be based at our Banbury and Abingdon office and are needed to answer the phone and direct calls. Providing a welcoming and friendly atmosphere to all visitors, giving assistance where needed and direction of others as appropriate. Volunteers may also be asked to undertake administrative duties.

Advocacy

The newly established Volunteer Advocacy Service works with older people across Oxfordshire who need help dealing with a range of issues which include care in the home, housing difficulties and financial worries. Key skills for a volunteer is to be able to listen, communicate and importantly, have a willingness to work on behalf of older people and to be able to challenge when necessary. Own transport is essential and reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed. Support and full ongoing training is provided.

Day Centres

Age Concern Oxfordshire Day Centre enables older people to have a day out, social contact, a wide range of activities and a good meal. Volunteers may be asked to help with organising activities, be a friendly listening ear, and serve lunch and refreshments. Volunteers will receive training and supports, as well as lunch, refreshments and all reasonable travel expenses.

Mental Health Day Centres

Age Concern Oxfordshire Mental Health Day Centres enable older people with mental health problems, which may range from depression to dementia, to have a day out, social contact, enjoy a wide range of activities and a good meal. You may be asked to help with organising activities, serving lunch and refreshments, or just to chat. You will receive training and support, lunch and refreshments, and reasonable travel expenses.

Volunteers needed in Watchfield, Henley, Thame and Hinton Waldrist

Lunch Clubs

The Place

Volunteers are needed to get involved in our new café in the heart of Banbury – people who want to put their time to good use and make a difference to the local community. If you have a few hours a week spare between Monday and Saturday, we are looking for volunteers to help with:

• Meeting and greeting people as they arrive

• Setting up the café and clearing up at the end of the day

• The preparation and serving of meals and refreshments

• Assisting the Coordinator in planning an activity programme

Befriending

A befriending volunteer provides a lonely, housebound older person with a friendly contact to the outside world by visiting for an hour or two a week. Volunteers must be sensitive to the needs and problems of older people.

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