Companion and Intellectual Friend and Support Worker - Slough, United Kingdom - Slough Borough Council

Slough Borough Council

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Slough, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Companion and Intellectual Friend

Responsibilities:

Companionship: Provide companionship and support through meaningful interactions, engaging discussions, and shared experiences.
Activity Planning: Collaborate on planning and organizing activities such as walks, bike rides, outdoor adventures, sports events, and cultural outings.
Conversation Partner: Serve as a thoughtful and attentive conversation partner, exploring a diverse range of topics and perspectives.
Support and Encouragement: Offer support, encouragement, and companionship during both joyful moments and challenging times.
Domestic Duties: Offer support and encouragement to meet domestic chores, including cleaning, organizing, and household tasks. Prompt and assist with domestic responsibilities to ensure a comfortable living environment.
Shopping Assistance: Support with grocery shopping and assist with managing payments. Accompany as needed for shopping trips and provide assistance with selecting items and completing transactions.
Financial Management: Assist with managing finances and budgeting. Provide support in tracking expenses, managing bills, and maintaining a balanced budget to ensure financial stability.

Qualifications:

Essential:

UK Driving Licence

Nice to have:

Passion for Learning: Genuine interest and enthusiasm for exploring new ideas, concepts, and experiences.
Shared Interests: A shared passion for football, sports, science, maths, coding, walks, biking, and other shared activities.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage in meaningful conversations and build rapport.
Empathy and Compassion: Compassionate and empathetic nature, with the ability to connect on an emotional level and provide support when needed.
Reliability and Trustworthiness: Dependable, trustworthy, and committed to building a genuine connection based on mutual respect and understanding.

Benefits:

Flexible Schedule: Flexible working hours to accommodate personal commitments and preferences.
Shared Experiences: Opportunities to participate in engaging activities and shared experiences, fostering a sense of companionship and camaraderie.
Intellectual Stimulation: Access to stimulating conversations, diverse perspectives, and shared interests, enriching personal growth and development.
Positive Impact: The opportunity to make a positive impact in someone's life by providing companionship, support, and friendship.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about fostering meaningful connections, enjoy exploring a variety of topics, and share our interests in football, sports, science, maths, coding, walks, and biking, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you'd be a great fit for the role of Companion and Intellectual Friend.