Day Care Host - Part Time

The Filo Project; Portishead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £110

Pension scheme

6 weeks holiday

Full training

Enhanced DBS

Wellbeing program

Job summary

The Filo Project is seeking compassionate hosts in Portishead and surrounding areas to host socially interactive friendship groups for 4 older people. You would use your own home to run a day care style session up to two full days per week, with a 9.00am–5.00pm schedule.

You will be paid a daily rate of £110 plus lunch and mileage allowances, with pension enrolment, six weeks paid holiday (pro rata), full training and an enhanced DBS check. This role suits volunteers or paid staff alike.

Qualifications

• We are looking for compassionate, empathetic and versatile people.

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

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Versatile

Job description

We are currently seeking hosts for groups in Portishead and 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 apaid rolewhich 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 £110 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

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.