Befriending volunteer coordinator jobs in Battersea, greater london

Befriending Coordinator

Age UK Westminster

London, Greater London (On-site)

W10, London

£27,500 Pro Rata

Part-time

Permanent

Charity Support ∙ Elderly ∙ Social Welfare

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

The Befriending Coordinator is responsible for delivering a structured, outcome-focused befriending service for older residents experiencing loneliness, social isolation, poor wellbeing, and complex life circumstances. Using a strengths-based and person-centred approach, the coordinator will manage a caseload of residents, coordinate support interventions, develop partnership pathways, and ensure residents are connected to appropriate community and wellbeing services. The role combines direct client support, partnership working, volunteer coordination, safeguarding oversight, monitoring, and outcome measurement to improve independence, confidence, wellbeing, and community engagement for Westminster residents.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please email your CV with a supporting letter (showing how you meet the personal specification).

Closing date: 22nd June 2026 at noon. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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Age UK Westminster View profile

Registered Charity

6 - 10

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Posted on: 22 July 2026

Closing date: 31 July 2026 at 07:16

Tags: Social Care / Development, Volunteering Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Safeguarding, Wellbeing, Social / Support Work

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Administrator

Age UK Wandsworth

Wandsworth, Greater London (On-site) 1.35 miles

26,936

Full-time

Permanent

Charity Support ∙ Elderly ∙ Health

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

We are looking for an administrator to support Age UK Wandsworth's Home Together Coordinator to facilitate our Home Together Service.

The Home Together Service sits within our Age Well Together Service, which offers a range of assistance to support clients at home and in their local community to prevent decline; maintain independence; reduce social isolation; and promote health and wellbeing with care, friendship and understanding. This includes our befriending services, an online shopping service and a Handyperson service.

Who should apply?

This role would be suitable for someone:

- wishing to begin a career in Wandsworth or in the Charity sector

- wishing to make a difference to the lives of older people

- who would like meaningful contact with clients

- who wants to become part of a hard-working, caring, compassionate and supportive staff team

Previous administrative experience may be beneficial but the role will include a comprehensive induction and full training for the role will be provided.

What we can offer you:

You'll be joining a vibrant workplace where no two days are the same, working as part of a small, supportive team that is committed to making a positive difference in the community. You'll benefit from an experienced leadership team, collaborate with kind and caring colleagues who genuinely work together, and even have the company of a friendly hypo-allergenic office dog.

Due to the nature of the work that we carry out, our staff work from our office, day centre and in the community. Therefore, please note that unless it is otherwise stated, all roles advertised will require the successful candidate to work on-site.

Employee benefits: