Job Description
Job Title: Carer & Companion
Location: Gower, Swansea
Hours: TBC at Interview
Salary: £10.25 - £21 (Will increase in April ’23)
Also, we pay your travel time and mileage!
After receiving a flurry of care enquiries in the Gower area, we are now looking for some lovely people to join our 5-Star team, and to become companions to our elderly friends in your neighbourhood.
If you are looking for a rewarding role, with a supportive 5-Star employer, and industry leading training and mentoring, you have come to the right place.
'After nearly 3 years of working from home instead I can honestly say it's the best thing I've ever done. the job is so rewarding, just knowing your making a difference to someone's day is such a lovely feeling' - Aimee (Care Professional)
We are passionate about continuity, for both you and your clients, so you can enjoy spending time with your own local clients on a regular basis, who we have specifically matched you based on your hobbies and interests. Thanks to our minimum call time of 1-hour, there’s no need to rush. Take the time to do things right, spend that extra ten minutes sitting and chatting with a cuppa, or pop out for lunch, because it’s those little things that make our clients smile.
We pay you for the time you spend travelling and your petrol, so you can enjoy getting paid to cruise through the beautiful Gower on a sunny day, while meeting some lovely people along the way. 'It's not like going to work' - Marsha (Care Professional.
We are passionate about quality care, and our unique approach has earnt up a ‘Top 20’ Home Care Provider award and a 9.9 rating score.
Job Responsibilities:
- Accompany clients with appointments, day outs and other activities
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Prepare nutritious meals
- Help clients with medication (if needed)
- Assist with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry and shopping
- Help clients with mobility problems to move around
- Develop a friendly, caring and empathetic bond with the clients.
This role may also include elements of personal care. More information on this can be given when Megan give you a call.
Working Hours
- Variety of Shift Patterns Available (We can discuss at interview to find hours to suit you)
- Full-time Hours also available
- We do have Guaranteed Hours Contract Available
Pay Details
- £10.25 - £10.50 (This will increase in April 2023)
- £20.50 - £21 on Bank Holidays
- Paid Travel Time at Wage Rate
- 35p Per Mile Mileage Payment (Council can top this up to 45p)
A Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle is required.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week
Salary: £11.00-£22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Physical setting:
Shift:
Application question(s):
- Do you drive and have your own car?
- Do you live in Swansea?
Work Location: On the road