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£37,500 per year, 35 hours a week Mon-Fri, permanent, based in SE22 Southwark London.
Minimum 3 days a week office/community based.
As Service Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring older people access high-quality, person-centred support. You will coordinate and deliver services, build relationships with partners, referrers and volunteers, and help shape new projects that improve wellbeing and reduce isolation across the community.
Responsibilities include:
· Coordinating our Information and Support service.
· Line managing the Information and Support Facilitators.
· Being the operational point of contact for the Ageing Well Southwark contract.
· Managing and developing projects.
· Coordinating befriending, groups and social events.
We value personal and professional experience, and this role could suit somebody with a background or interest in community development, social prescribing, health and social services, advice services or any number of related areas.
Essential requirements include:
· Substantial experience (typically gained over three years or more) of working directly with people who require support.
· Knowledge of the challenges older people experience and the social care environment.
· Ability to support and line manage specialists delivering an information service.
Before applying, please read the full job description and person specification attached.
To apply, click on the Redirect to recruiter button at the top to submit a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that applications that do not contain both the CV and the cover letter cannot be considered. All applications will be assessed by humans; if you use AI, please make sure that your application reflects your own unique experience and skills.
If you would like to discuss needs or adjustments to the recruitment process, we would be happy to support you.
Deadline for applications: Monday 28th September 2026, 5pm
In-person interviews: Thursday 8th October 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Exercise and Wellbeing Officer
21 hours (3 days per week) Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027
(potential to become permanent subject to funding)
Salary £16,894 Pro Rata (£28,156 FTE)
Age UK Croydon is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Exercise and Wellbeing Officer to help guide our Healthy Lifestyles Service. Our Healthy Lifestyles Service delivers a range of activities including seated and standing exercise programmes, health checks, social engagement opportunities, health hubs and Memory Tree Cafés for people living with dementia and their carers. Services are delivered across community venues and care homes throughout Croydon.
About the Role
As a Exercise and Wellbeing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health, wellbeing and independence of older people across the community. Working with the Healthy Lifestyles Service Manager, you will help shape and deliver a range of meaningful activities while providing day-to-day support and guidance to staff and volunteers.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
· Prepare and deliver seated and standing physical activity sessions in care homes and community venues across Croydon.
· Carrying out basic health checks, including blood pressure and other wellbeing measurements.
· Supporting the delivery of Health Hubs, wellbeing events and health promotion activities.
· Building positive relationships with care homes, community venues, partner organisations and guest speakers.
This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to combine leadership, partnership working and direct service delivery while helping older people stay active, connected and independent.
About You
We are looking for someone who is energetic, approachable and committed to supporting older people to live healthier,
more connected lives.
You will have:
· Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, Exercise Referral qualification, Otago Exercise Programme, REACT qualification, or another relevant physical activity, fitness, falls prevention or rehabilitation qualification.
· Good understanding of the issues affecting the health and well-being of older people including exercise, healthy eating, nutrition and malnutrition
· Good understanding of the needs of older people including dementia
· Excellent working knowledge of administration processes and systems
· Good knowledge of IT systems including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
· Experience of compiling monitoring reports, reporting on quality, performance KPIs, project outcomes and impact
Closing date for applications: 28th September 2026
Interview Dates: TBC
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Senior Exercise and Wellbeing Officer
21 hours (3 days per week) Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027, (potential to become permanent subject to funding) / Salary £18,211 Per annum (£30,352 Full Time equivalent)
A rewarding and varied role where you will make a real difference to the health, wellbeing and independence of older people.
Age UK Croydon is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Exercise and Wellbeing Officer to help guide our Healthy Lifestyles Service. Our Healthy Lifestyles Service delivers a range of activities including seated and standing exercise programmes, health checks, social engagement opportunities, health hubs and Memory Tree Cafés for people living with dementia and their carers. Services are delivered across community venues and care homes throughout Croydon.
About the Role
As our Senior Exercise and Wellbeing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health, wellbeing and independence of older people across the community. Working closely with the Healthy Lifestyles Service Manager, you will help shape and deliver a range of meaningful activities while providing day-to-day support and guidance to staff and volunteers.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Leading, supporting and motivating two Exercise and Wellbeing Officer and a dedicated team of volunteers.
• Delivering engaging seated and standing exercise sessions that help participants improve their mobility, strength, balance and confidence.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with care homes, community venues, health professionals and partner organisations to maximise our reach and impact.
• Supporting the planning, development and continuous improvement of health and wellbeing programmes that make a real difference to people's lives.
This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to combine leadership, partnership working and direct service delivery while helping older people stay active, connected and independent.
About You
We are looking for someone who is energetic, approachable and committed to supporting older people to live healthier, more connected lives.
You will have:
• Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, Exercise Referral qualification, Otago Exercise Programme, REACT qualification, or another relevant physical activity, fitness, falls prevention or rehabilitation qualification.
• Experience of monitoring projects and reporting on outcomes and performance.
• Knowledge of the health and social care sector
• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Experience or qualifications in health promotion, nutrition, health checks, chair-based exercise or group exercise delivery.
• Experience of risk assessment and health and safety management.
Closing date for applications: 28th September 2026
Interview Dates: TBC
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.