Full job descriptionElderly Befrienders - Care To Drink Tea And Eat CakeThis role will likely average 10-20 hours per week depending on your preference.
Are you looking for a flexible part-time role and want to make a genuine difference to the lives of others?
We are looking for ’people people’ to work one to one with older people in your local community. As a Care Companion & Elderly Befriender you could improve the quality of life for older person in your local community.
There is no age limit for applicants and no formal experience is required. However, it is highly desirable & advantageous that you have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
There are some fantastic benefits & hours too in your role as Care Companion & Elderly Befriender, including:
*Flexible Part-time hours are available between 10-20 hours per week (unfortunately, we cannot offer purely school hours or full-time as each befriender only has a small circle of their own regular clients)
*If you have some availability early mornings or tea times or evenings or alternate weekends, then this position could fit around your other interests & commitments
*Excellent training is provided and you’ll meet some likeminded people
*The biggest benefit of all is making a difference every day and putting a smile on your clients faces
Help us in our mission to end loneliness amongst our local elderly population
This is a totally unique care sector opportunity - what does the role involve? We will carefully match you to your own small circle of older adults in your local community and you will support them to live happy, independent lives by providing:
*Companionship, a cup of tea & a natter
*Shopping tips, social calls, appointments, clubs & hobbies (own car advantageous)
*Preparing simple meals and light household duties
*Prompting & assisting your client with their medication
*Support getting in & out of the shower & getting dressed
*Help to & from the loo
If you have not heard back from us within 10 days your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
Driving Licence and access to vehicle essential.