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Scams Awareness Officer

Job details
Posting date: 09 December 2025
Salary: £23,690 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 08 January 2026
Location: Lancashire, North West England
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week
Company: Age UK Lancashire
Job type: Contract
Job reference: SAO001

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Summary

Scams Awareness Officer

Ref No: SAO001
Location & Base: Countywide, base to be agreed with successful applicant.
Salary: £23,690 FTE
Hours: 21 hrs per week, working flexibly if required
Term: until 31/12/27

Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? Are you confident, compassionate, and great at engaging with others?

We are looking for a motivated Scams Awareness Officer to join our team and help protect vulnerable residents across Lancashire from fraud and scams.

About the Role

As a Scams Awareness Officer, you will be on the frontline of prevention—supporting individuals, raising awareness, and helping people feel safer and more informed. Your day-to-day work will include:
• Visiting clients in their homes and speaking with them by phone to identify vulnerabilities and provide tailored, practical advice.
• Taking a holistic approach to support, identifying other services that could help and making referrals where appropriate.
• Delivering engaging awareness sessions to community groups, partners, and events across the county.
• Managing stock of key resources such as information guides, marketing materials, and call-blocking devices.
• Attending networking events and actively promoting the service.
• Handling your own caseload and planning your diary with travel efficiency in mind.
• Completing follow-up work, including satisfaction surveys and case studies.
• Keeping accurate, GDPR-compliant client records on our CRM system.

About You - We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are confident speaking with individuals and groups.
• Can plan your own workload and work independently.
• Have strong communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• Are able to build trust and rapport with people from all backgrounds.
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car (essential).
• Are passionate about safeguarding and supporting vulnerable people.

Why Join Us?
• A chance to make a meaningful impact every day
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities

The full job pack can be found on our website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/lancashire/get-involved/work-for-us/ageuklancashirescamsawarenessofficer/

To apply, please complete the online application form, we do not accept CV’s:
If you require any further information, please email recruitment@ageuklancs.org.uk
Closing Date: 21/1/26 Interviews: 26/1/26

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