Weekend Companions and Home Helpers

2 weeks ago


Bath BA, United Kingdom Friends Indeed Full time £7,602 - £22,720 per year

Searching for a satisfying role with social purpose? Looking for paid, part-time hours at the weekend or alternate weekends?

Do you have a caring, compassionate nature and would like to make a difference to the quality of life for an older resident in your local community?

Friends Indeed are looking for mature, 'BIG-hearted' people who can offer just a few hours each weekend or alternate weekends (you choose the hours you want to work - 4, 5, 6 ?) to enable older people to continue to enjoy life in their own homes. Visits are usually 2-3 hours long and take place between the hours of 10am and 5pm. We offer a lot of practical help and support to our clients but we are also very keen to enhance lives in any way that we can.

Required...

* Compassionate but practical and unflappable nature,

* Plenty of common sense and life experience,

The role does not involve you doing any personal care, and there are no uniforms worn.

You MUST be willing to do the following…

  • Companionship & chats over a cuppa

  • Getting clients 'out & about' on walks, garden centres, cafes, parks etc...

  • Shopping & running a few errands

  • Help around the home, light cleaning & housekeeping.

  • Laundry & changing bedding.

  • Cooking simple meals.

  • Respite/sitting for family carers

Also, you might be able to offer…

  • Support with reading, games, hobbies & interests

  • Simple gardening or very basic DIY

  • Help with pet care & dog walking

  • Basic help with iPads & computers

You will need a full driving license & your own clean, reliable car. Also, you must own a reliable smart phone.

***WE WILL ONLY CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU SEND A COVER NOTE SAYING:

1) Why you think this role would suit you,

2) Any caring experience you might have (in life or professional),

3) What your current situation is,

4) What availability you can offer (days/hours).

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Pay rate: £14.60 ph Sat-Sun

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.60 per hour

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person



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