Companionship Care & Support Worker

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Job description

Job details
Posting date: 08 November 2021
Salary: £9 to £10.50 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 08 December 2021
Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Company: HCPA
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HCPA002374

Summary
Job Title: Companionship Care & Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA002374
Company Name: Nannies 4 Grannies
Shifts Available: Evenings
Location: Harpenden
Type of Care Provider: Support at Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia, Older Adults
Pay/Salary: £9.00 - £10.50 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 4.30pm to 6.30pm - Monday to Friday
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.

Why should I apply for this Companionship Care & Support Worker job?

Monday - Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm - Part-time 'tea-time' slot
Competitive pay of £9 per hour with an enhanced rate of £10.50 for weekends
DBS part-funded after 150 hours of service
28 days Holiday Pay
Opportunity to join the pension scheme
You'll visit regular, local clients to build relationships, plus no long commutes
Minimum 1-hour visits so no rushing
You don't need experience; we will provide the training and support you need to succeed

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

If you are interested in this position, please apply today and we will call you within the next few days. If this is not the right job for you, you can search and apply easily for other positions via

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