Digital Champions – Digital Outreach Worker

Age UK Teesside is an established local charity driven by the needs and aspirations of people in later life working to promote the health and well-being of older people. We currently have a vacancy for:

JOB TITLE:                Digital Champions – Digital Outreach Worker

Hours of Work:           37 hours per week (18 month contract)

Salary:                       £19,663.28 per annum

Responsible to:          Digital Champions Project Co-ordinator

Responsible for:        A small team of Digital Champion volunteers

Location:                    Teesside

Job Purpose:              To assist in the delivery of a reliable and accessible Digital Champion Service, across the 4 boroughs of Teesside to people aged 50+. To recruit and support Digital Champions to assist in the delivery of 1:1 and group sessions, in a range of digital skills.

Overall Aims:             To increase individuals overall wellbeing through a range of activities to develop older peoples digital skills and confidence. To reduce isolation and increase social connectedness of people aged 50+ across Teesside