Companion Support Worker

2 days ago

Nailsea and Backwell, North Somerset, United Kingdom Adorno Full time

We have a job vacancy in Nailsea, in the BS48 area to become a companion for an older person recently diagnosed with dementia looking for support. £14/hour.

No personal care required.

The client is looking for a companion, ideally a chap, who can hunt out live music, art exhibitions, and theatre trips on a Wednesday each week 2-4pm.

If you're interested in being a positive influence in someone's life and helping them explore the community, & looking to start immediately we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and make a meaningful difference

Role Profile:

Growing older or having health issues doesn't have to mean giving up independence. Our focus is on keeping minds active and engaged as well as tackling loneliness amongst the local population. A companion is responsible for making our clients lives that little bit brighter through providing consistent and high-quality support. They assist others' loved ones to achieve daily tasks, fulfil personal goals and to live as independently as possible. These individuals may be vulnerable, lack cognitive ability or be physically limited. This provision comes in the form of promoting choice and encouraging lots of activities, hobbies and interests.

Our kind of people:

We are looking for like-minded people that share our vision of providing a quality companion service within the local community – A service that can be relied upon and support confidence and individuality.

A service where our employees will go out of their way to support our clients, encouraging them to do the things they really want to do.

What we offer:

  • Ethical employment and a dedicated manager
  • Relevant training, mentoring and coaching
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Good remuneration
  • Holiday pay

Tasks and key responsibilities:

  • Adhere to the agreed companionship pen picture
  • Demonstrate consistent punctuality and reliability
  • Supporting clients in completing everyday tasks and activities (meeting up with friends, shopping, cooking, cleaning, banking, appointments, visiting relatives, attending groups, day trips out)
  • Report any improvements that can be made to clients' services
  • Carry out and remain up to date with all training
  • Be compliant with all policies and or procedures

Essential criteria

Behaviours:

  • Consistently demonstrate behaviours that reflect compassion and understanding
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, patience and flexibility
  • Reliable, trustworthy and empathetic
  • A team player
  • Ability to cook simple, healthy meals
  • Willing to take part in activities
  • Non-discriminatory
  • Good level of written and spoken English
  • Passion for working with people Regulatory
  • Eligible to work in the UK – evidence will be required
  • Owns a car and possesses a full driving licence, insured for business use – evidence will be

Required:

  • Clean DBS check (provided)

Desirable Criteria:

  • Awareness of Health and Social Care/Health best practice
  • First aider

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Employee mentoring programme

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a clean driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance?
  • Do you subscribe to the annual DBS Update Service?
  • Do you live within a 15 minute drive of Nailsea BS48 area?

Work Location: In person

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