Home Helper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Local work with flexibility

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Extra Help Cotswold is seeking compassionate, self-employed Home Helpers to support clients at their homes around Cirencester. You’ll choose your own hours and tasks, delivering practical help with daily living and companionship. The role offers local, flexible work with an attractive £15 hourly rate.

A positive impact on clients’ independence and well-being is at the heart of the role. Experience in cleaning, care, or hospitality is beneficial but not required, and DBS checks or willingness to

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in supporting others and making a positive impact.
• Full, clean driving license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Clear DBS check and personal liability insurance or willingness to obtain both.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Willing to travel to client locations in Cirencester and surrounding areas within a 30-minute commute.

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

Job description

We are seeking compassionate and dependable Home Helpers to join our team at Extra Help Cotswold. Our mission is to support individuals in the community who need assistance with daily tasks, from cleaning, housekeeping and meal preparation to running errands, companionship, and more. Whether it's older adults, those with additional needs, or busy individuals and families juggling daily life, you will play a vital role in enhancing clients' well-being and helping them maintain independence in their own homes.

As a self-employed Home Helper, you'll enjoy the freedom to choose your own hours and decide which of the below tasks you'd like to assist with, making it a truly flexible role. With the chance to tailor your work to suit your schedule and strengths, you can enjoy a fulfilling role that fits seamlessly into your life.

Key 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

Requirements:

• - A genuine interest in supporting 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, busy professionals, and families
• - Full, clean driving license 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 Cirencester 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

Cleaning and general housekeeping are an essential part of the role. Other tasks may be incorporated into a visit depending on the individual client and their requirements. As a self-employed Home Helper, you have the flexibility to choose the days and hours you work and can accept assignments that fit your availability and circumstances.

Why Work With Us?

• - Join a team that values your time, skills, and personal choices
• - Enjoy the freedom to choose your own hours
• - Competitive hourly rate of £15
• - Flexibility to work locally and in the surrounding areas
• - Rewarding opportunity to make a difference in people's lives while enjoying total flexibility

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