Flexible Home Helper: Care & Errands Specialist

Extra Help Cotswold; Lechlade; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate £15

Flexible self-employed role

Local work in Lechlade area

Job summary

Extra Help Cotswold is seeking compassionate and dependable Home Helpers to support clients in Lechlade and surrounding areas. You will perform light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, companionship, and other tasks to help clients maintain independence at home.

As a self-employed role, you choose your hours and which tasks to take on, with an average hourly rate of £15. A full UK driving licence, DBS check, and insurance are preferred to enable flexible local work.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in helping others and community support.
• Reliable, patient and caring disposition.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Clear DBS check and personal liability insurance preferred.
• Strong communication and professional attitude.
• Willingness to travel within Lechlade area (≈30-min commute).
• Experience in cleaning, care, hospitality or similar roles is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping (cleaning, tidying, laundry, ironing, etc.)
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with grocery shopping
• Provide companionship and friendly conversation
• Assist with day-to-day tasks such as errands, prescriptions, and mail
• Support clients in appointments and social events
• Pet care and dog walking
• Gardening and minor outdoor tasks
• Adapt to each client’s needs with a tailored approach.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Communication

Driving licence

Flexibility

Job description

Extra Help Cotswold is seeking compassionate and dependable Home Helpers to support clients in Lechlade and surrounding areas. You will perform light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, companionship, and other tasks to help clients maintain independence at home.

As a self-employed role, you choose your hours and which tasks to take on, with an average hourly rate of £15. A full UK driving licence, DBS check, and insurance are preferred to enable flexible local work.