Companionship and Activity Host

GoodOaks HomeCare; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Dorchester seeks a Companionship and Activity Host. You will engage and provide care to up to four older clients in your home. Responsibilities include offering meals, support, and creating a warm environment. No prior care experience is needed, but empathy and a full driving license are essential. Part-time work is flexible, offering £110 daily with expenses covered.

Benefits

Paid training

Expense coverage including mileage

Blue Light Card discount

Qualifications

• Compassionate and able to respond to emotional needs of older people.
• Previous care experience not essential but relevant skills needed.
• A full driving license and access to a 5-door car.

Responsibilities

• Care for up to 4 older clients in your home on hosting days.
• Collect and return clients at the start and end of the day.
• Provide nutritious home-cooked meals and refreshments.
• Create meaningful interactions for social engagement.
• Assist with personal care and administer medication.

Skills

Empathy

Listening skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester team. Based out of your own home, you’ll provide meaningful, person-centred companionship and activities for up to four older people keen to be sociable. Your compassionate work will provide a welcoming environment for our clients, person led activities and a delicious lunch.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Be prepared to assist with personal care and administer medication.
• 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.
• Your home must have easy ground-floor access, a downstairs toilet, and minimal steps.
• You're willing to undertake a DBS check to work with vulnerable adults
• You ideally live in Dorchester. However, any local applications are welcome.

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 45p a mile
• Direct and ongoing leadership support both in-person and remotely
• Fully supported risk assessments, health and safety and activity guidance
• Paid training will be provided and ongoing development
• Blue Light Card discount Scheme
• Paid DBS check if required
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