Companion

3 weeks ago

Kelso, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

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**ompanion - Roxburgh (Nr Kelso) - 2392 **: A
lady living in Roxburgh, 10 mins from Kelso and Ancrum, is looking for a cheerful and friendly person to join her small team as a companion. The role is extremely flexible in regard to days and times as the client is looking for someone to offer her companionship and support her to get out and about and attend social events, appointments, gigs and days out.

As the client has a house cat that she needs a little help to look after anyone with a cat allergy would not be suitable for this role.

**Terms**:
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- ours per week: possibly around 12 hours a month but very flexible H
- ours of work: Flexible to be discussed with the employer and planned in advance. £
- 11.50 per hour. M
- ileage will be paid when taking the client out at 45p per mile P
- aid annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata P
- robationary period of 3 months

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ob Description

**Main Tasks & Responsibilities**

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- o support client on to ensure their safety and well-being T
- o support client with some home management and administration tasks, planning transport etc. T
- o develop a positive relationship with the client T
- o accompany the client on trips out of the house for appointments or social activities, including days out, by prior agreement

Person Specification

**Personal Attributes**

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- ind and caring, sensitive to the client’s needs P
- atient and cheerful R
- eliable and trustworthy A
- bility to use your own initiative A
- bility to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the client and family’s right to privacy and to always maintain professional standards of confidentiality

**Skills and Experience

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