Regrettably we are not currently able to offer sponsorship opportunities About the Company 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. You do not need experience just an abundance of these characteristics. We have an established team of '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 – if this resonates with you, then read on! Why should I apply for this Support Worker job? What we offer: • A competitive rate of pay of £13.00 - £15.10 per hour • Holiday pay • Opportunity to join the pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Training • Team events Plus: • You'll visit regular, local clients to build relationships, no long commutes • Minimum 1-hour visits, no rushing • You do not need experience; we will provide the training and support you need to succeed What does this Support Worker job involve? Hours of Work:Monday - Sunday including weekend only work Between 8:30 am-6 pm To assist our clients within the home, trips out and to become a trusted companion - Our 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. We do not provide personal care therefore you will not be required to support with dressing/undressing, showering or toileting. Our Role No two clients are the same, with differing practical and emotional needs, you may be cooking in one visit, undertaking some light housework the next, then off out for a trip the shops! Therefore, you will need be versatile, flexible and in good health/fit enough to undertake tasks such as the following: • Cooking • Light housework • Bed changing • Emptying bins/recycling • Wash up • Laundry • Ironing • Confident in driving clients to appointments and trips out • Walking Am I the right person for this Support Worker job? What characteristics do we look for? • We expect a good command of the English language for conversations to be able to flow with ease • A genuine interest in the lives of our clients and their hobbies, a love for small talk, the news, and current affairs • A good sense of humour, many of our clients want to have fun and enjoy a laugh! • Having an understanding and interest in the local area • Hobbies such as art, cooking, jigsaws, knitting, sewing for example • Sensitivity and compassion • Initiative and the ability to work alone Mandatory Requirements • To have or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS • You must possess a full UK driving licence, have your own transport and be willing to obtain Class 1 business insurance. • You must be willing to work a 1:4 weekends (or more if you are keen to!), this is in addition to the agreed weekly schedule of hours.