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Connect and Save Officer

Aberdare (Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Posted 03/05/2024

£13,354 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. Age Connects Morgannwg is the leading charity working with older people living in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil (the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board footprint).
  2. The post holder will work with local high schools to identify older young people that can act as mentors in the Connect & Save Cafes.
  3. We offer Hybrid working, Family friendly employer, Mileage allowance and many more.
Job Description

Hours: 21 hours per week

Contract length: Until March 2025

Location: Cynon Linc, Aberdare CF44 7BD & Community

About Us

Age Connects Morgannwg is the leading charity working with older people living in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil (the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board footprint). We have a strong history with over 45 years of supporting older people and their families through some of the most difficult times in their life. We also have a proven track record of listening to older people, learning what’s important to them and caring about the way they are treated, perceived, and portrayed.   

About the Job

General Responsibilities:

  • Build on our pilot Digital Access event to identify and collaborate with new partners and venues throughout the RCTCBC area to deliver Connect & Save Cafes.
  • Recruit local volunteers to support the roll out of Connect & Save Cafes.
  • Work with local high schools to identify older young people that can act as mentors in the Connect & Save Cafes.
  • Incorporate into the sessions “cost of living” advice & support to ensure that people are not missing out on the benefits of accessing online offers that most of us take for granted e.g. online only offers / cheaper prices / savings to be gained via supermarket loyalty cards.
  • Develop a mechanism where the latest deals in local shops and businesses can be shared with older people.

Why Work For Us?

  • Hybrid working
  • Family friendly employer
  • Mileage allowance
  • Discount at Cynon Linc
  • Access to independent financial advice
  • Workplace wellbeing scheme
  • Employee assistance programme 

The closing date for applications is 10.00am, Monday 10th May 2024.

Interview date: 15 May 2024.

Age Connects Morgannwg
Company Information

Age Connects Morgannwg is the operating title of Age Concern Morgannwg, a charity for older people living in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil. Since 1977, we've been working to get older people the help they want, when they want it. 

We offer a wide range of information, advice and services to help older people stay living independently for as long as possible. Our work is designed to put you first and make life easier. Our dedicated staff and volunteer team offer independent and confidential information, advice and support on a variety of issues such as care, legal, health, housing, income and benefits, consumer, leisure, learning and work. 

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Cynon Linc, Seymour St,
    Aberdare CF44 7BD

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