Companionship & Activity Host (Home Based)

Good Oaks Home Care; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Oaks Home Care is seeking a Companionship and Activity Host in Reading. This role values compassionate engagement and interaction with older clients by providing companionship and support in a safe environment. The host will work part-time, with flexible hours, ensuring meaningful activities and nutritious meals for clients.

Benefits

Paid DBS

Training provided and ongoing development

Blue Light Card discount

Expenses for mileage covered

Direct support from leadership

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills and qualities for the role are sought.
• Ability to read and respond to emotional needs of older people.

Responsibilities

• Care for up to 4 older clients, providing a safe and engaging environment.
• Offer nutritious meals and create meaningful interactions.

Skills

Empathy

Listening

Flexibility

Job description

At GoodOaks, we're proud of the professional yet personal care and support GoodOaks provide. We are delighted to provide our Social Circles service to clients in the Reading area. We are an award-winning home care company, we strive to be the go-to provider of quality care by valuing, developing, and rewarding the dedicated individuals who work with us.

We’re looking for a Companionship and Activity Host to join our Readingteam. Based out of your own home, in the Readingarea, you’ll provide meaningful, person-centred care and attention for up to four older people keen to be sociable and find companionship. Your compassionate work will provide a welcoming environment for our clients, person led activities and a delicious lunch.

What will you do?

• Care for a maximum of 4 older clients in your own home on hosting days.

• Collect and return to your clients at the start and end of the day.

• Offer a nutritious, home-cooked hot lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

• Provide a safe and engaging environment to help support our clients wellbeing.

• Create meaningful interactions that stimulate mental and social engagement.

Who are you?

• Previous care experience isn’t essential but you can demonstrate skills and qualities for the role.

• You’re empathetic, and able to read and respond to the emotional needs of older people.

• You gain great satisfaction from delivering engagement and care to people.

• You’re an excellent listener with the ability to relate to people from various.

• Always bringing a positive and flexible attitude to the role.

• A full driving license, access to a 5-door car, and the ability to transport clients.
• You're willing to undertake a DBS check to work with vulnerable adults.

• Your home must have easy ground-floor access, a downstairs toilet, and minimal steps.

What do we offer?

• Part time working one to three days per week whilst ‘hosting’ from 10am – 2pm
• £110 per day & food costs up to £11 per person
• All expenses covered including mileage at 35p a mile
• Direct and ongoing leadership support both in-person and remotely
• Fully supported risk assessments, health and safety and activity guidance

• Paid DBS andtraining will be provided and ongoing development

• Blue Light Card discount Scheme

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