Home Help Support Worker

Extra Help South Hams; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Job summary

Extra Help South Hams is seeking a compassionate Home Help Support Worker to assist clients in South West Devon with daily tasks, meals, laundry, and companionship.

This part-time role involves visiting clients at their homes, promoting independence, and coordinating with local communities to encourage participation.

Flexibility to arrange regular visits and the ability to adapt to changing needs are essential for making a meaningful impact in clients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with day-to-day tasks to help them live independently.
• Provide meal preparation, laundry, and general household support.
• Offer companionship and outreach to connect clients with the community.
• Accompany clients to appointments and outings when needed.
• Maintain flexibility to work with clients on a regular pattern.

Job description

Do you love helping people - or have a passion for cleaning? We want to hear from you!

Extra Help South Hams & West Devon is dedicated to providing high-quality home help services tailored to meet the needs of families, professionals, and the elderly.

• Domestic Cleaning,
• Bed Making or support with Laundry,
• Meal preparation,
• Companionship,
• Support running errands like shopping,
• Or taking clients to appointments.,

This part-time role as a Home Help Support Worker is based at clients homes in South West Devon. The role is varied and may involve assisting clients with various day-to-day tasks to enable them to live independently, or promoting their independence by practicing life skills like cooking or catching public transport with them, it may include household cleaning, decluttering, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, or running errands, reconnecting people with the local community by bringing them to coffee mornings or to classes or groups. You may also provide companionship or respite assistance, you may be required to accompany clients to appointments or social outings. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as the role allows you to work with clients on a regular basis, picking days and times which suit you to form a regular routine for the clients you support, creating meaningful impact in their lives.