Paid Volunteer, Befriender & Companion

We are seeking Paid Volunteer, Befrienders & Companions who live in Bath, Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham, Chippenham, Calne, Melksham and surrounding areas of Somerset. No experience is required as full training will be provided. However, it is essential that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Who would I be working for? We are advertising on behalf of an award-winning provider who focus on a bespoke 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. The Directors are a husband and wife team who after their own experience, when one of their parents reached a stage in his life and needed the extra support, he deserved in order for him to remain in his home during the final years of his life. They know this is a privilege, as some people are not fortunate enough to have family or friends who can help at difficult times and finding the correct support isn't easy. What would I be doing as a Paid Volunteer, Befriender & Companion? By becoming a Paid Volunteer, Befriender & Companion you will be helping an older person in your local community not only combat loneliness but also help them stay independent. Everyone’s needs differ, some of our clients are more independent than others, you will be carefully matched to an older adult in your local area needing companionship and support. This could vary from helping them to get up, have a bath or shower, get dressed, have breakfast to preparing a meal or taking them out for the day. To be a fantastic companion, are you: Caring, compassionate and patient? Do you have a great personality and would make a fantastic befriender? A car driver with access to your own car? Available for either early mornings, lunchtimes, evenings or a few hours at weekends? Benefits, Hours & Pay Rates £10.00 per hour, Guaranteed Hours, (no zero-hour contracts) plus paid travel & waiting time. 28 days paid holiday including Bank Holidays. Paid DBS, Company Pension, Cashback health scheme & Employee discounts. Paid Training. Fuel payments. We are Managed Advertising Solutions Ltd; we act as an Advertising Agency on behalf of the end employer. If you have any questions about the job, or, you wish to apply please click on the apply button. Once you have applied, we would carry out an initial pre-screen of your application, your CV & application is then passed to the end employer who would then contact you directly to progress your application further. This would usually be within 24-72 hours of applying and this telephone conversation is for you to ask any questions you may have and the end employer to find out more about you. Please note: This is not a Volunteer Job, our adverts aim to attract people who would look for this type of work, someone who is looking to make a difference