Day Care Host

JR United Kingdom; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local caregiving organization in Tiverton is seeking hosts to run socially interactive friendship groups for older individuals in their own homes. This part-time, paid role offers a daily rate of £106, plus allowances. Hosts will need a vehicle and the ability to create a welcoming environment. Training and support will be provided, along with benefits such as paid holidays.

Benefits

Daily pay rate of £106

6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Full training and support

Qualifications

• Must have an accessible home with minimal steps and a downstairs toilet.
• Must hold a full driving license.
• Availability for up to two full days every week between 9:00am and 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver clients from their homes.
• Provide a socially interactive day for clients.
• Prepare and serve a freshly cooked two-course lunch.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathy

Versatility

Ability to cook

Tools

5 door car with 3 full rear seats

Job description

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We are currently seeking hosts for groups in Tivertonand surrounding areas.

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.

This is a paid role which could also suit anyone who would otherwise seek to volunteer.

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
• 6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)
• Full training and support
• An enhanced DBS check
• 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

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.