Day Care Host

The Filo Project; Crediton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Crediton seeks hosts for socially interactive friendship groups, catering to older people. The role demands a compassionate approach and offers a daily pay rate of £106 along with allowances. You must provide a comfortable home environment and be available up to two full days weekly. This position offers flexibility and the rewarding experience of supporting those living with dementia.

Benefits

Daily pay rate of £106

Pension scheme enrollment

6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Full training and support

Enhanced DBS check

Host wellbeing program

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Accessible home with minimal steps and a downstairs toilet.
• Have a 5-door car with 3 full rear seats and seatbelts.
• Possess a full driving license.
• Availability for up to two full days weekly.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver clients from their homes.
• Provide a socially interactive day where everyone is valued.
• Provide a freshly cooked two-course lunch.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Versatile

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking hosts for groups in Crediton and surrounding areas. This is a paid role which could also suit anyone who would otherwise seek to volunteer.

Who Are We Looking For

We are looking for compassionate, empathetic and versatile people who would like to use their own home to host a socially interactive friendship group. Groups consist of 4 older people for up to 2 full days per week, depending on the need in the area.

Our mission at The Filo Project

Our mission is to provide enriching day care for people living with dementia and the challenges of older age. Through meaningful, social days out in a welcoming home setting, we are dedicated to harnessing the therapeutic power of friendship. We strive to show that life can be joyful and expansive at any stage.

You will be hosting clients in your own home

To become a host you must have –

• An accessible home with minimal steps and a downstairs toilet


• A 5 door car with 3 full rear seats and seatbelts


• A full driving licence


• Availability for up to two full days every week between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm

What Do We Offer You

• A daily rate of pay of £106 plus allowances for lunches and mileage


• Enrolment in a pension scheme


• 6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)


• Full training and support


• An enhanced DBS check


• Our host wellbeing program


• Blue Light Card discounts

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver your clients from their homes in your car


• Provide a socially interactive day where everyone is valued


• Provide a freshly cooked two course lunch

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £106 per day

Schedule

• 8 hour shift


• Day shift


• Monday to Friday (up to two full days every week)

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.