Compassionate Elder Care & Wellbeing Companion

Frances Taylor Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

£750 refer-a-friend bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Maryville Care Home in Brentford, London, operated by Frances Taylor Foundation, seeks compassionate staff to provide social and emotional support to residents, including those living with dementia or serious illness. You will engage residents through conversation and meaningful activities, respecting privacy and preferences.

The role also covers palliative care, teamwork with care and nursing staff, record-keeping, safeguarding, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach for residents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage meaningfully with older people, including dementia.
• Sensitivity to residents' emotional, social and spiritual needs.
• Willingness to work with residents who are bedbound or in palliative care.
• Experience with elderly individuals in a similar role is desirable.
• Eligibility to work in the UK; no sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship through conversation, listening and meaningful engagement while respecting privacy.
• Offer compassionate palliative and end-of-life care in collaboration with care and nursing teams.
• Collaborate with staff to support residents’ well-being and maintain professional boundaries.
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Caring & compassionate approach

Interpersonal & communication skills

Engage with older people incl dementia

Sensitivity to emotional, social & sp

Willingness to work with bedbound/pall

Job description

Maryville Care Home in Brentford, London, operated by Frances Taylor Foundation, seeks compassionate staff to provide social and emotional support to residents, including those living with dementia or serious illness. You will engage residents through conversation and meaningful activities, respecting privacy and preferences.

The role also covers palliative care, teamwork with care and nursing staff, record-keeping, safeguarding, and confidentiality.