Companionship Care - Harpenden, United Kingdom - HCPA Ltd

HCPA Ltd

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Harpenden, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Flexible shifts
- £10,10 Monday

Friday and £11.75 on weekends

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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.

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No personal care undertaken in this role
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Contracted hours are offered after probation:

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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.

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Emotional: having a coffee and a chat to ease the loneliness felt by many elderly residents.
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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:
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Ability to build relationships and become a trusted companion
Natural empathy and warmth
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Selfmotivated and well organised
Ability to follow instructions

Key Competencies:
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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

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.

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:
£ £11.75 Per Hour

Hours of Work:
Monday - Sunday including weekend only work Between 8:30 am-6 pm

Driving Required:
Yes

Contract Type:0 Hours Contract