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Health & Social Care Jobs Ltd
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Swindon, Wiltshire
Care Assistant & Companion
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £10 per hour |
Overview
Becoming a Care Assistant & Companion could be perfect for you Are you looking for part-time hours and want to make a difference to someone like Edith? Maybe you have considered Volunteer Jobs? Are you retired/semi-retired? There is no upper age limit for applications, and we have part-time jobs available in the Swindon, Wootton Bassett, Cricklade, Wroughton, Shrivenham, Faringdon, Wantage and surrounding areas of Wiltshire. Edith is 86 years old, she has lived in on her own since her husband died 12 years ago and has always been independent. Last year, Edith had a fall whilst out shopping and it knocked her confidence somewhat. She stopped going out and even became scared of the stairs in her own house and would often sleep on the sofa rather than go to bed. Edith is typical of someone you would become a Care Assistant & Companion for, she still wants to get out and about, but confidence stops her, that is where you come in. You would help her with daily routines that have become harder for her but also take her out and keep her independent and doing the things she has always done. This would be things like helping her with her morning, lunchtime, or evening routine, assisting with personal care where necessary. Going shopping with her on Fridays, taking her to the hairdressers every Wednesday maybe? Come and join the best You could be joining an award-winning national brand who focus on a companionship led care service. They have won multiple awards over the years and have built an excellent reputation within communities across the UK. This exceptional service is different to any other care organisation in the area, providing a minimum of 1-hour home visits to a purely private client base, but the focus being on companionship. Imagine having Dementia but still being able to go to your dancing class on a Saturday, still being able to pick up your pension, still going into town on a Wednesday for a nice cuppa You would be helping make these things happen every day Benefits & Hours £10 - £11 per hour, double pay for Bank Holidays Travel and waiting time at £10 per hour and paid mileage 22p per mile Part-time hours are available between 16-30 hours per week Early morning hours 06:45 - 12:45 includes alternate weekends, Teatime and evening hours 16:00 - 22:00 includes alternate weekends and weekends only schedules 06:45 - 12:45 & 16:00 - 22:00 A mentoring scheme Additional paid training in Dementia and End of Life Company Pension Employee Assistance Programme High Street Shopping Discounts Referral a friend Bonus DBS Refund Scheme Do you have a big heart? If you are excited by this opportunity, we want to hear from you. Becoming a Care Assistant & Companion to an older adult is not only rewarding, but you will be gaining a friend too Edith is just a typical example of someone you would support.