Companionship Care

2 weeks ago

St Albans, United Kingdom HCPA Ltd Full time

**Job Title**:Companionship Care & Support Worker
**Reference Number**:HCPA002374
**Company Name**:Nannies 4 Grannies
**Shifts Available**:Days, Weekends
**Location**:Harpenden, St Albans
**Type of Care Provider**:Support at Home
**Supporting individuals with**:Dementia, Older Adults
**Pay/Salary**:£10.10 - £11.75 Per Hour
**Hours of Work**:Monday - Sunday including weekend only work Between 8:30am-6pm
**Driving Required**:Yes
**Contract Type**:0 Hours Contract

**About the Company** We are a local independent organisation based in Harpenden providing companionship-based support to elderly residents in Harpenden, St Albans and the surrounding villages.

Our vision is to enable elderly people to live safely and healthily in the comfort of their own homes for as long as they can.
- Flexible shifts
- £10,10 Monday - Friday and £11.75 on weekends
- Weekend only work available
- Competitive rates of pay
- 28 days holiday pay
- Opportunity to join the pension scheme
- Regular clients, ability to build relationships
- Minimum 1 hour visits - no rushing between clients
- No experience required; we will provide training and support you to succeed.
- No personal care undertaken in this role
- Contracted hours are offered after probation

**What does this Companionship Care & Support Worker job involve?** To assist our clients within the home and occasionally within a residential care setting. What sets us apart from other care providers is that we do not provide personal care therefore you will not be required to support with dressing/undressing, showering,toileting or the administration of medication.

Our specialism is in providing a tailored service focusing on practical and emotional support such as:

- **Practical**: assisting with laundry, light housework, tidying, shopping, preparing meals and taking people out to the shops, doctors or social events.
- **Emotional**: having a coffee and a chat to ease the loneliness felt by many elderly residents.
- **Specialised Care**: We also support clients with more complex needs such as dementia.

**Am I the right person for this Companionship Care & Support Worker job?** **Skills Required: -**
- Ability to build relationships and become a trusted companion
- Natural empathy and warmth
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Self-motivated and well organised
- Ability to follow instructions

**Key Competencies: -**
- To attend all client visits in a timely manner
- To understand the importance of each home visit
- To cope professionally with emergencies and difficult situations
- To be able to communicate effectively with other people
- To maintain high standards of home care provision
You must possess a full UK driving license, your own transport and class 1 business insurance

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