Companion and Intellectual Friend and Support Worker

7 months ago


Slough, United Kingdom Slough Borough Council Full time

**Companion and Intellectual Friend**

**Responsibilities**:

- Companionship: Provide companionship and support through meaningful interactions, engaging discussions, and shared experiences.
- Activity Planning: Collaborate on planning and organizing activities such as walks, bike rides, outdoor adventures, sports events, and cultural outings.
- Conversation Partner: Serve as a thoughtful and attentive conversation partner, exploring a diverse range of topics and perspectives.
- Support and Encouragement: Offer support, encouragement, and companionship during both joyful moments and challenging times.
- Domestic Duties: Offer support and encouragement to meet domestic chores, including cleaning, organizing, and household tasks. Prompt and assist with domestic responsibilities to ensure a comfortable living environment.
- Shopping Assistance: Support with grocery shopping and assist with managing payments. Accompany as needed for shopping trips and provide assistance with selecting items and completing transactions.
- Financial Management: Assist with managing finances and budgeting. Provide support in tracking expenses, managing bills, and maintaining a balanced budget to ensure financial stability.

**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
**UK Driving Licence**

**Nice to have**:

- Passion for Learning: Genuine interest and enthusiasm for exploring new ideas, concepts, and experiences.
- Shared Interests: A shared passion for football, sports, science, maths, coding, walks, biking, and other shared activities.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage in meaningful conversations and build rapport.
- Empathy and Compassion: Compassionate and empathetic nature, with the ability to connect on an emotional level and provide support when needed.
- Reliability and Trustworthiness: Dependable, trustworthy, and committed to building a genuine connection based on mutual respect and understanding.

**Benefits**:

- Flexible Schedule: Flexible working hours to accommodate personal commitments and preferences.
- Shared Experiences: Opportunities to participate in engaging activities and shared experiences, fostering a sense of companionship and camaraderie.
- Intellectual Stimulation: Access to stimulating conversations, diverse perspectives, and shared interests, enriching personal growth and development.
- Positive Impact: The opportunity to make a positive impact in someone's life by providing companionship, support, and friendship.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about fostering meaningful connections, enjoy exploring a variety of topics, and share our interests in football, sports, science, maths, coding, walks, and biking, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you'd be a great fit for the role of Companion and Intellectual Friend.

**Hours of work: 4 (PART TIME)**

**Hourly rate: £11.40**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person



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