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Age UK has a history spanning eight decades and has always strived to improve the lives of older people, whether that be through influencing and advocacy, or through the services and programmes that Age UK, and it’s network of local, national, and international partners provide in communities both here and abroad.
As well as striving to improve the lives of older people, Age UK also prioritises the wellbeing of its own employees.
The organisation has worked to embed a culture which values mental and physical wellbeing throughout Age UK. This starts from the very beginning of its people's journey with the organisation.
All employees on induction complete a section on mental health. Its ‘Passport to Success’ also includes a section on wellbeing, which has space to share what wellbeing support the employee may require from their line manager.
All Age UK Managers attend expert training from the mental health charity Mind on how to recognise and support their people's mental wellbeing.
In addition to this, the organisation has 50 Mental Health First Aiders who are an active and passionate group, advocating for mental health in their work. They can also opt-in to training courses on specialist subjects such infertility and trauma.
This organisation is run on strong values / principles
The organisation’s values have been a compass for colleagues and are used as part of the annual review process, to share internal comms, to theme sessions, and as a key part of the induction process. As part of our development of the organisation’s new strategy, employees will be involved in the review of these values.
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
Age UK want its people to have the right support and resources to get them where they want to go. Its currently building an in-house coaching resource, through an apprenticeship programme, which will result in a group of highly trained EMCC qualified coaches, who can support 121s and build a wider coaching culture.
I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me
Age UK have a two-level management and leadership-development programme. Its Empowering Managers Programme focuses on giving managers the right tools and knowledge to thrive in their roles, as well as ensure its people managers understand, and are aligned with, the culture at Age UK.
This organisation is run on strong values / principles
The organisation’s values have been a compass for colleagues and are used as part of the annual review process, to share internal comms, to theme sessions, and as a key part of the induction process. As part of our development of the organisation’s new strategy, employees will be involved in the review of these values.
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
Age UK want its people to have the right support and resources to get them where they want to go. Its currently building an in-house coaching resource, through an apprenticeship programme, which will result in a group of highly trained EMCC qualified coaches, who can support 121s and build a wider coaching culture.
This organisation is run on strong values / principles
The organisation’s values have been a compass for colleagues and are used as part of the annual review process, to share internal comms, to theme sessions, and as a key part of the induction process. As part of our development of the organisation’s new strategy, employees will be involved in the review of these values.
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At least 40% of senior managers are women.
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