Companion
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our company as a self-employed Companion that will provide a high standard of domiciliary care in the March / Cambridgeshire areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring person that has an empathetic and genuine caring nature. We aim to assist people so that they can remain independent and obtain a good quality of life for as long as possible within their own homes. We do not provide personal care.
Duties and responsibilities
Providing companionship, household chores, trips out for service users in the March and Fenland areas.
At the moment we are looking for self-employed staff, who are willing to work on an ad-hoc basis covering holiday and sickness. There is also the opportunity to have regular clients as and when enquiries are received.
Essential criteria:
- Good communication skills. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written
- To be honest, reliable, punctual and adaptable to meet the service users needs
- Caring and empathetic having a genuine interest in people
- A willingness to learn and expand your knowledge base and skill set with our in-house training programme
- Common sense and the ability to remain calm and use problem solving skills if conditions or situations change
- Ability to drive with a car and a driving licence; with business car insurance
- PLEASE NOTE: All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS from the update service.
Desired criteria
- Experience and qualifications in adult social care.
Visit our website for more information: www.friendsforneeds.co.uk!
Benefits
Travel expenses for mileage incurred when working with a service user.
Salary
£12.71 - 14 per hour
Benefits:
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
- What distances you would be willing and able to travel for work?
- If selected to work with Friends For Needs, when you would be available to start?
- What availability you have throughout the week for the job – Please be specific, stating days and times, including any evening and weekend availability.
Experience:
- adult social care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK driving licence? (required)
- Enhanced DBS (from the update service) (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71-£14.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- If selected to work with Friends For Needs, when you would be available to start?
Experience:
- social care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Enhanced DBS (from the update service) (required)
- Full UK driving licence? (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
