Older people Work, Jobs in Bedford, Eng (with Salaries)

Volunteer Co-ordinator (Part-Time, 15 Hours per week)
Friends For Life Bedford —Bedford
- £12,050 - £12,051 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
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6d
Care Assistant
McCarthy & Stone —Bedford
- £13.26 - £14.56 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- No travel
- Store discount
- Paid training
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5d
Fundraiser
Friends For Life Bedford —Biddenham
- £18,334 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Communication skills
- Marketing
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Fundraiser
Friends for Life Bedfordshire —Bedford
- £16.79 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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Volunteer Coordinator
Friends For Life Bedford —Bedford
- £12,051 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Organisational skills
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Administrator
Sanctuary Care —Bletchley
- £15.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Fundraiser (Part-Time, 21 hours per week)
Friends For Life Bedford —Bedford
- £18,333 - £18,334 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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6d
CAMHS Practitioner - YOUnited Referral Hub
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust —Huntingdon
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
3d
Home Manager
Greensleeves Care —Sharnbrook
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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2d
Operations Director - Elderly
FIND. —Luton
- £90,000 - £95,000 a year
- Full-time
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13d
Activities Coordinator, Crossways Nursing Home
Contemplation Homes —Bedford
- £12.81 - £12.91 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Nursing home
- English
- Annual leave
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6d
Senior Housing Support
Extra Care —Bedford
- £15.58 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PBS)
Priory —Northampton
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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Part Time Home Care Assistant
Radfield Home Care —Bedford
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Wellbeing and Activities Assistant
Avery Healthcare —Northampton
- £12.72 an hour
- Communication skills
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3d
Maintenance Officer
Advinia Healthcare —Meldreth
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
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Frailty Advanced Practitioner (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Bedford
- £53,755 - £60,504 a year
- Full-time
- Patient care
2d
Health Care Assistant - DAYS - 30 Hours Per Week
Paxton Hall Care Home —Saint Neots
- From £12.75 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Free parking
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5d
Housekeeping Assistant
Care Is Central —Steppingley
- £13.04 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
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2d
Registered Nurse (Relief/Bank) based at Anjulita Court, Bedford
MHA —Bedford
- £25.55 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
5d

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Volunteer Co-ordinator (Part-Time, 15 Hours per week)

Friends For Life Bedford
Bedford

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Job details

Part-time | Volunteer
£12,050 - £12,051 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Care home
Organisational skills
IT

Full job description

Help tackle loneliness among older people in care homes

Thousands of older people living in care homes receive few or no visitors. Friends for Life Bedford exists to change that.

Through our befriending and group activities, we bring companionship, connection and meaningful relationships to care home residents across Bedfordshire.

We are now looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator to help more recruit, train and support the volunteers who make our work possible.

About Friends for Life Bedfordshire

We are a Bedford-based charity working to address the social isolation of older residents in Bedfordshire’s care homes.

Founded in 2007, we have grown from a small local initiative to a registered charity with c90 volunteers supporting more than 30 care homes across Bedford Borough. In the last year, over 1,100 care home residents received our services.

Tasks

The Role

You will play a key operational role in ensuring our volunteer-led services run smoothly, safely and effectively.

Working closely with the Volunteer Lead, you will help recruit, train, support and retain volunteers, ensuring they feel confident, valued and equipped to deliver both befriending and activity-based services.

In addition, you will co-ordinate and manage our programme of group activities, working with care homes and activity volunteers to make sure residents experience high‑quality, meaningful sessions every week.

This is an ideal role for someone who is organised, people-focused and motivated by social impact.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment, Induction & Training

Act as the first point of contact for volunteer enquiries
Meet prospective volunteers to explain the charity’s work and assess suitability
Deliver volunteer induction training at “Welcome Day” sessions
Support refresher and additional training needs and maintain up‑to‑date volunteer resources

Volunteer Support & Retention

Provide day‑to‑day support to volunteers, responding to queries and safeguarding concerns
Help organise volunteer social events to build community and connection
Support follow-up actions from volunteer meetings
Conduct exit interviews for volunteers leaving the service

Group Activity Programme Co‑ordination

Build and maintain a diverse pool of activity volunteers, from musicians to hobby practitioners
Liaise with care homes to match activity volunteers to resident needs
Schedule group activities and accompany volunteers on first visits
Check in with new volunteers after one month and regularly with longer-standing volunteers
Track activity participation and outcomes, gathering feedback from residents, volunteers and care home staff
Capture stories and case studies (with consent) to showcase the impact

Requirements

About You

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organised and great with people. You will likely bring:

Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confidence working independently within a small, supportive team
Experience working with volunteers (ideally in a charity, health or social care setting)
An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Good IT skills and a commitment to accurate record‑keeping

This role may particularly suit someone who:

Wants a flexible, meaningful part-time role
Enjoys supporting people and building community
Thrives in a small organisation where they can take initiative

Benefits

What We Offer

£15.45 per hour (£12,051 per year for 15 hours a week)
Employer Pension
Flexible and Hybrid working
A supportive and passionate team of staff, volunteers and trustees
The chance to transform the lives of care home residents every single week

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the position.

Selection will be via an interview.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this prior to interview.

Finally, the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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