Flexible Home Helper: Companionship & Practical Support

Extra Help Cotswold; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Choose your tasks

£15 hourly rate

Job summary

Extra Help Cotswold is seeking compassionate Home Helpers to support clients at home in Stonehouse and surrounding areas. As a self-employed worker, you’ll choose your own hours and select tasks from cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship and more.

A valid driving license and DBS check are required, with a flexible, customer‑focused approach and a willingness to travel locally. The role offers an attractive £15 per hour rate and the freedom to manage your schedule while making a real

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in helping others and making a positive impact in the community.
• Reliability, patience and a caring disposition.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse client base, including elderly individuals and busy professionals.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Hold a clear DBS check and personal liability insurance or be willing to obtain both.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client locations in Stonehouse/Stroud and surrounding areas ( typically within a 30-minute commute ).
• Previous experience in cleaning, care, hospitality, companionship, housekeeping or similar roles is beneficial but not essential.

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 running errands, collecting prescriptions, and helping with mail.
• Support clients in attending appointments and social events.
• Pet care and dog walking.
• Gardening and minor outdoor tasks (e.g., watering plants).
• Adapt to each client’s needs with a tailored approach.

Skills

Reliable

Compassionate

Adaptable

Good communication

Driving license

DBS check

Liability insurance

Willing to travel

Experience in care

Job description

Extra Help Cotswold is seeking compassionate Home Helpers to support clients at home in Stonehouse and surrounding areas. As a self-employed worker, you’ll choose your own hours and select tasks from cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship and more.

A valid driving license and DBS check are required, with a flexible, customer‑focused approach and a willingness to travel locally. The role offers an attractive £15 per hour rate and the freedom to manage your schedule while making a real