Day Centre Assistant Organiser


Company:	Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	PE4 6GG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you caring, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference in older people's lives?

Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is an independent charitable organisation which exists to improve the quality of life for older people in the county.

We are looking for an Assistant Organiser to join our friendly and dedicated team at our Day Centre in Peterborough, where we provide a warm, stimulating, and enjoyable environment for older people, helping them to maintain their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

About the Role:

As an Assistant Organiser, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the centre, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere where our service users can socialise, stay active, and enjoy meaningful activities.

Working alongside the Organiser and our team of volunteers, you will help plan and deliver engaging programmes that promote:

• Social interaction and companionship

• Cognitive stimulation through games, activities, and discussions

• Physical activity suited to individual abilities

• Health, wellbeing, and independence

• Enjoyment of a nutritious hot meal in a friendly setting

Interviews will be planned for week commencing October 5th, 2026

The successful candidate will undergo a DBS check at an Enhanced level.

Please note: You are required to complete an Age UKCAP application form to be considered for this post. An application pack can be requested by responding to this posting. Our roles are specific to the services provided by Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough and as such, the application form provides the opportunity for applicants to evidence how they feel the skills and experience they have, would fit the criteria detailed in the Person Specification for this post.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits of working for Age UKCAP:

• 28 days Annual Leave (pro rota for part time) + Bank holidays

• Employee Assistance programme to support you and your family

• Contributory Pension Scheme

• Mileage allowance

• Free DBS check (dependent on role)

• Access to thousands of retail discounts

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