Universal Care Companion - Consistent Hours, In-Home

EQ Care Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-day birthday leave

Blue Light discount

28 days annual leave

Salary advance

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Team member rewards

Free meals on shift

Free tax review service

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

EQ Care Group invites applications for a Universal Care Companion at Willow Lodge in Redhill. You will support residents with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, personal care, and medication reminders, in a warm, home-like environment.

Willow Lodge operates a Household Model of Care, aiming for stable, familiar routines with 12 residents per home. Full training, medication administration, and food hygiene support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is desirable.
• Excellent communication and empathy with residents and families.
• Willing to work 8am–8pm on up to 44 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, meals, and medication reminders.
• Support residents with outings, cleaning, cooking and personal care within the household setting.
• Represent Willow Lodge with a professional and welcoming attitude to residents, families, and visitors.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of care delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Caring attitude

Teamwork

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal IT systems

Job description

EQ Care Group invites applications for a Universal Care Companion at Willow Lodge in Redhill. You will support residents with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, personal care, and medication reminders, in a warm, home-like environment.

Willow Lodge operates a Household Model of Care, aiming for stable, familiar routines with 12 residents per home. Full training, medication administration, and food hygiene support are provided.