Job Introduction
Programme Lead – Social Connections
- Contracted hours - 14 Hours per week
- Location - Hybrid working across the AUKBD Community Hubs and community settings across Bradford District
- 5 weeks holiday, plus Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
- Company Sick Pay Scheme, following probationary period
- Employee discount in our Community Hubs
Age UK Bradford District’s mission is to enable, empower and support people to live well as active, engaged and influential members of their communities. We will work to ensure that everyone’s contribution is valued and that individuals and their communities provide mutual support which promotes independence, inclusion, choice and control.
We will listen to, engage and work with older people and their friends and families. The focus is on enabling, empowering and supporting them to remain independent, active and engaged members of their communities, both receiving and providing the support and activities they identify that they need and which are their chosen priorities.
We are looking for someone to join our team to develop and lead an exciting new project and would love to hear from people who are passionate about supporting older people to live their best possible life.
The key responsibilities for the role are;
- Lead the mobilisation, implementation, and ongoing development of the programme.
- Ensure delivery is aligned to programme guidance, outcomes, quality standards, and reporting requirements.
- Oversee programme planning, risk management, safeguarding, and quality assurance.
- Ensure effective systems and processes are in place for referrals, assessments, reviews, and planned endings.
- Monitor programme performance, participant outcomes, and delivery targets.
- Prepare reports and information for internal management, funders, and external evaluation.
- Line management of the Project Assistant
This is an interesting and varied position for someone who has a passion for leading and establishing a brand new Community Connections based project.
Strong administration, leadership and communication skills are required for the role, together with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Please note that this role is subject to a DBS check, which will be arranged and paid for through Age UK Bradford District.
Salary £26,500 FTE per annum, actual £10,027 per annum
(based on 14 hours per week)
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
Training will take place at our Wrose Community Hubs and the successful candidate will need to be flexible with working days through induction period
For a full job description and to apply for this post, please download an application pack from our website
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bradforddistrict/get-involved/work-for-us/
Closing date for applications: 17th June 2026
Interviews to be held at our Wrose Community Hub: Date TBA
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Age UK Bradford District. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities and also welcome applications from LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
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