JOB DESCRIPTION

Post: Ambition for Ageing Community Support Worker

Responsible to: Ambition for Ageing Co-ordinatorKey Relationships: Other staff working in Age UK Wigan Borough,

volunteers working on Ambition for Ageing, local community projects

Salary: £6,825 per annum/£7.50 per hourHours of work: 17.5 hours per week

Note:This job is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure procedures.This role is funded until 31st March 2020.

Purpose of this Post

To provide support for the Ambition for Ageing programme which operates in three wards in Wigan Borough: Pemberton, Leigh West and Atherton. In particular, the role involves supporting volunteers and providing monitoring and administrative support for the Peer Research project, producing a ‘What’s On’ newsletter in each ward every four months and assisting with community projects that are interested in investments

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. To support volunteers involved in the project.

2. To produce and ensure the timely distribution of three ‘What’s On’ newsletter aimed at people over 50 in each ward, every four months.

3. To schedule appointments for the Peer Research project as required.

4. To liaise with volunteers to collate information from the Peer Research project and ensure it is accurately recorded.

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5. To ensure that all data is regularly inputted onto appropriate databases and spreadsheets.

6. To support or accompany volunteers who wish to attend the Older People Network or the Equalities Board meetings of Ambition for Ageing.

7. To assist in the planning and facilitation of community events within Atherton, Pemberton and Leigh West as necessary.

8. To support the Co-ordinator and Development Worker with the promotion of the service. This may include going out to events, developing posters and other publicity.

9. To assist with administration and database input in the absence of the administration Support Worker.

10.To support the organisation to fulfil its responsibilities under Health and Safety. You may be asked to take on roles such as First Aider, Health and Safety representative or Fire Marshall for which appropriate training will be given.

11.To support students on placements. This may include having students that shadow your work or performing a supervisory role. Appropriate training will be given.

12.To participate in Age UK Wigan Borough promotional events as required.

13.To work within all the guidelines, policies and procedures as set out by Age UK Wigan Borough.

14.To attend Induction, Training and any Staff Meetings as and when required.

15.To carry out any other duties as may be requested which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.

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AGE UK WIGAN BOROUGHPERSON SPECIFICATION – Ambition for Ageing Community Support WorkerBASED AT Age UK Wigan Borough

Please ensure that you show how you meet each of the following requirements when completing your application form.

ESSENTIAL EVIDENCE Knowledge and Experience 1. Experience of working with volunteers or in the

voluntary sectorApplication form Interview

2. An understanding of the issues that older people face

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3. An understanding and commitment to equality and diversity

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4. An understanding of and commitment to client confidentiality

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5. Experience of producing newsletters or other publications

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Skills1. The ability to use computers and common office

software applications, in particular Microsoft Word, Outlook, Publisher and databases

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2. Clear written and verbal skills and a confident, clear telephone manner

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3. A high attention to detail, ensuring that records are accurate

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4. The ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines

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5. The ability to work on your own initiative Application form Interview

6. The ability to work flexibly as part of a small team Application form Interview

General

1. Demonstration of the Age UK Wigan Borough PRIDE values: Person-centred, Respectful, Innovative, Dynamic, Empowering

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2. This post requires a valid driving licence and access to a car for business purposes

Application formFull Driving Licence

Originator: Fiona Tootill Date: July 2017

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