For many people retiring from a career possibly that you have spent many years in, can leave you with mixed emotions. Days spent rushing out to work in the morning are certainly not missed but the companionship of colleagues and the structure to your day to day life is often something that new retirees comment on and miss but are there jobs out there for people who don’t want or need to work as much as a younger person?

Finding a job that is suitable for someone who is retired can be difficult as some employers do not offer part time roles and it may be that you do not want to spend every day at work at this stage in your life. One option is to seek out a job in retail as part time work is generally available in this sector. Some more forward-thinking companies encourage older people to apply for roles as they have seen the benefits of a more mature approach to working.

Jobs in call centres are another possibility for retirees as most of the work will be carried out seated while some companies allow employees to work from home.

If it is not necessary for you to earn any money you may be able to volunteer at a charity shop or community café in your local area as they are always looking for help and support.