Day Care Host

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of older individuals. As a host, you will provide enriching day care for clients living with dementia, offering a welcoming home environment. This role involves hosting a group of four clients for up to two full days each week, ensuring they enjoy meaningful social interactions and freshly prepared meals. With a focus on friendship and joy, you'll play a vital role in making a positive impact in the community. Enjoy competitive pay, training, and a supportive wellbeing program while making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Pension scheme

6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Full training and support

Enhanced DBS check

Host wellbeing program

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must have an accessible home with minimal steps and a downstairs toilet.
• Must have a full driving license and a suitable vehicle.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Versatility

Driving Skills

Job description

Be Part of Our Team

We are currently seeking hosts in Poole and surrounding areas

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for compassionate, empathetic and versatile people who would like to use their home to host a group 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

More information aboutThe Filo Projectcan be found on our website - thefiloproject.co.uk

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.