Befriender and Companionship Worker

Under My Wing Care and Support is a small, family run company.

We recruit Companions to support people within the community.

We provide a befriending service, social outings, domestic support, shopping, meal preparation, wellbeing checks and much more all within or clients own homes, mainly across Stamford, Bourne, Grantham and the surrounding areas.

About the Role;

The support we provide allows us to meet every clients needs, even though we do not offer personal care, the time and passion we have to enhance peoples lives within the community is second to none, ensuring all other aspects are covered and promoting positive outcomes for the individuals.

You will need to;

• You will engage with clients, assist them in their routines, and provide companionship, ensuring they feel valued and supported.
• Your energetic and compassionate approach will help foster a positive environment, allowing clients to thrive in their daily activities.
• You will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals in need of companionship and support
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering meaningful relationships.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as meal preparation, light cleaning, and patient monitoring.
• Observe and report any changes in clients' conditions or behaviors to the appropriate team members.
• Engage clients in social activities that promote mental stimulation and well-being.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Work closely with family, friends and external healthcare providers (DRs, DNs, Social Workers) all to support individuals needs in the community.

Do to our high demand within the Care sector we are looking for extra Befriender's and Support workers to join our amazing team. We currently have full time and part time hours available.

The benefits of joining our team are;

• Full time or part time contracted hours
• Enhanced pay at weekends and Public Holidays
• A mileage allowance between calls
• Flexible working options (school hours, block shifts, am or pm shifts)
• Excellent training and ongoing support with future career development
• Free uniforms including Winter and Summer wear
• 28 days holiday pay pro rata (dependant on contract)
• Recognition awards
• Pension Scheme (dependant on contract)
• Referral schemes with up to £100 given to you
• A small independent company with structured management and friendly team
• Working alternative weekends (minimum) more if wanted
• Increased pay on completion of the care certificate (we offer this in house)
• Equal opportunities employer and we welcome people with disabilities, our MD is registered disabled so please don't hesitate to contact us
• Access to Company events
• On-site parking
• Full training and ongoing support.

In return, we ask that you can provide;

• The Availability to work alternate weekends (These are often not full days)
• Ideally a full UK driving licence (However we can provide hours for walkers in certain areas)
• The right to work in the UK.
• Must be 18 years and over.
• Previous experience desirable especially with dementia, but not essential
• The passion to want to make a difference
• An approachable and friendly personality
• Able complete an enhanced DBS and training to support our clients in their homes.

If this sounds like something you would enjoy, Get in touch with our team today and you could be making a real difference to someone else's day, there really is no other feeling like it

Our services are rapidly becoming essential within the community and our waiting list is always growing - you will be making a huge difference.

We will look forward to hearing from you,

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £12.52 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 35 per week

Work Location: On the road