Vacancy: Day Care Officer – Age UK Camden Day Care Centres
Are you passionate about supporting older people and making a meaningful difference every day? At Age UK Camden, we believe in kindness, courage, justice, and hope; values that guide everything we do. We’re looking for compassionate and committed individuals to join our specialist Day Care Centre teams.
We currently have several opportunities available:
Role 1: Day Care Officer (Permanent, Part-Time, Kings Cross)
- Hours: part-time, 25 hours per week (5x 5-hour shifts) Monday - Friday
- Location: primarily based at Kings Cross site
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £19,240 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35 Hour contract incl. London Weighting)
Roles 2: Day Care Officer (Permanent, Part-Time, Hampstead)
- Hours: part-time, 25 hours per week (5x 5-hour shifts) Monday - Friday
- Location: primarily based at Hampstead site
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £19,240 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35 Hour contract incl. London Weighting)
Role 3: Day Care Officer (Fixed Term-Maternity Cover, Part-Time, Kings Cross)
- Hours: part-time, 15 hours per week (3 x 5-hour shifts), Wednesday- Friday
- Location: primarily based at Kings Cross site
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £11,544 per annum (pro-rata based on £26,936 for a 35 Hour contract incl. London Weighting)
About Our Centres
Our Day Care Centres – Great Croft in Kings Cross and Henderson Court in Hampstead – offer a vibrant, supportive environment for older people with complex needs, including people living with dementia. We provide:
- A wide range of engaging activities
- Hot lunches and special events
- A dedicated, specialist care team
You can find out more about each centre on our website:
Great Croft: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/camden/our-services/great-croft-day-care-centre-bcb44bc7-363b-ed11-97b0-0003ff4b081d/
Henderson Court: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/camden/our-services/henderson-court-day-care-centre-a0bb20f3-373b-ed11-97b0-0003ff4b081d/
What You’ll Do
As a Day Care Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of older people. You will:
- Lead and support group activities such as arts and crafts, music, quizzes, reminiscence sessions, and gentle chair-based exercise
- Assist with personal care, including helping clients with mobility, toileting, and eating
- Support clients with dementia, using person-centred approaches to reduce anxiety and encourage participation
- Help with daily operations, including setting up activity spaces, serving meals, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment
- Act as a key worker for individual clients to build trusting relationships, monitor wellbeing, and liaise with families and professionals
- Contribute to care planning and record-keeping
About You
We’re looking for people who are:
- Warm, friendly, and empathetic
- Reliable and flexible team players
- Good communicators who enjoy engaging with others
- Patient and calm under pressure
- Willing to learn and open to feedback
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people
No formal experience or qualifications are required; we provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed in the role.
If you share our values and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you.
Day Care Officer PS March 26.docx Day Care Centre Officer - JD - March 2026.docx
Location & Travel
Staff can be required to work across both centres, so the ability to travel to both Kings Cross and Hampstead is essential.
How to Apply
To apply and find out more, please click the link below:
https://ageukcamdenhr.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=c119275a-4c23-449a-828b-b83b3ff1aa85
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Please indicate in your application which role(s) you are applying for.
Why Age UK Camden?
We’re proud to support our staff with a range of benefits, including:
- London Living Wage Employer
- Equal Opportunities Employer
- Dementia Friendly organisation
- NHS discounts through the Blue Light Card Scheme
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Health cash plan to help with everyday healthcare costs
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive team culture rooted in our values of kindness, courage, justice, and hope
