Community Support Worker

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Company:  Nannies 4 Grannies
Location: Harpenden
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Highlights
  • About Nannies 4 Grannies
  • We are a Harpenden based local independent organisation with 11 years experience providing companionship and home support to our elderly residents in Harpenden, St Albans and the surrounding villages. Our passion is to enable elderly people to live safely and healthily in the comfort of their own home for as long as they can. We have a team of circa 25 'Nannies' all with different personalities and skills but with one common thread - to truly want to make a difference to the lives of the elderly residents within their community.
Job Requirements / Description

Home support - Harpenden, St Albans and surrounding villages 

Responsibilities:

Assisiting clients within their own home, trips out and to become a trusted companion

Focus is on:

  • Practical Support: assisting with laundry, light housework, tidying, shopping, preparing meals, paperwork
  • Emotional support: trips out, having a coffee and a chat to ease the loneliness felt by many elderly residents.
  • Hobbies: art, cooking, jigsaws, knitting, sewing for example

*No personal care is required*

*Minimum 1 hour visits*

Shifts:

Usually operate between the hours of 9am - 6pm. 

More than happy to discuss hours & commitments.

You must be willing to work 1:4 weekends.

Part time and full time is welcome.

0 hours contract - May consider a permanent part time contract after a probation period. 

Pay:

Weekdays - £12.50 per hour 

Weekends - £14.50 per hour 

Travel time is not paid, however mileage paid at 45p per mile 

Essential skills/Experience Full UK licence and access to own car - required to have class 1 business insurance. Female only due to client preference. Must live within a 20 minute drive of Harpenden & St Albans. No experience is required as full training is provided. Good command of the English language for communication.
Ideal Candidate/Profile Would you like to make a difference to an older person's life? Do you have natural and enate kindness, empathy and warmth coupled with patience, resilience and the ability to easily communicate? If the answer is yes to all of these, then joining the team at Nannies 4 Grannies could be for you.
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Job.Employer

Nannies 4 Grannies Ltd was established in 2014 to provide a reliable, local, home care support and companionship service for older residents in South Hertfordshire. Our aim is to ensure you or your loved one has the support and freedom to remain happy and comfortable in their own home. In laying a foundation of trust, we can build a friendly and consistent relationship with our clients. We offer a range of services to individuals or couples and will meet with you to agree a personal service tailored to your needs.

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