AddressWorking at Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire is more than just a job to us. We are united in making Herefordshire and Worcestershire a great place to grow older, through supporting our clients, their families, and their careers.
We are proud of our commitment to our 300 staff and volunteers as well as our approach to making Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire a great place to work. We are committed to meeting the needs of our clients, staff, and volunteers, and this includes offering flexible ways of working opportunities and supporting wellbeing. By encouraging a better work-life balance, we gain a happy, engaged and committed workforce, who then deliver meaningful outcomes for older people throughout the two counties.
JOB PURPOSE AND ROLE:
The Help at Home service aims to support older people by providing assistance with those tasks they may have difficulty doing themselves and thus enabling them to stay in their own home and maintain their independence and improve their wellbeing.
An Enhanced DBS Check will be required
* A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes including transportation of equipment is required (with appropriate business insurance)
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
This chargeable service offers our clients help with a variety of tasks, the most common task that is required and expected of the role is cleaning as well as other tasks such as:
- Shopping
- General housework including
- Cleaning including fridges, freezers and ovens
- Sorting and tidying
- Laundry and ironing
- Helping to change beds
- Companionship
- Light gardening
- Taking clients to appointments or social events
- Preparing light meals
- Writing and reading letters
- Reading books, newspapers
- Having a cup of tea and a chat
(Please note there is no personal care required)
Values:
All post holders are expected to know, understand and act within the ethics and values of the Charity.
· We are friendly.
· We work together.
· We make a difference.
· We are always learning.
· We are flexible
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Our Ideal People..
- Willing to complete domestic duties.
- Genuine desire to work with older people and help them improve or maintain their wellbeing and independence.
- Friendly and personable manner.
- Patient manner and empathy with older people.
- Work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
- Proactive and flexible approach to work.
- Organised and able to prioritise workload.
- Deliver high operational standards.
- Ability to listen with a person-centred.
- To build trust and empathy with the client.
- Basic knowledge of IT and have access to internet and mobile device.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Leominster (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Leominster: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/03/2024
