Care Companion

24 hours ago


Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Tunbridge Wells Age UK Full time
About the Role

As a Care Companion, you will be working with older clients in their own homes to provide support and enable them to continue living independently. This is a rewarding role that requires a caring and empathetic attitude.

You will work on your own initiative and as part of a team to deliver high-quality care services. Good listening and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.

This position involves undertaking a wide range of domestic tasks for older people, including general domestic duties, shopping, medical appointments, and social activities. You will also need to co-operate with service users' carers, relatives, and health service workers.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • General domestic duties such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
  • Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
  • Accompanying service users to medical appointments and other engagements
  • Providing companionship and emotional support to service users
  • Maintaining accurate records of service user interactions and activities
Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A caring and empathetic attitude towards older people
  • The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
  • Good listening and communication skills
  • The ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
  • Basic IT skills and proficiency in using electronic records systems
  • A valid driver's license and business insurance
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £25,000 per annum, plus mileage allowance and bonuses for completing online training and referring friends to work for Age UK. We also offer 4 weeks' holiday per year, pro rata, and enhanced DBS checks.



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