Would you like to make a difference to an older person's life?
Do you have natural and innate 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!
About the Role
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
Washing up
Laundry
Ironing
Confident in driving clients to appointments and trips out
Walking
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 one in four weekends (or more if you are keen to!), this is in addition to the agreed weekly schedule of hours.
What we offer
A competitive rate of pay of £13.00 – £15.10 per hour
Mileage paid for journeys between visits
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
Shifts available
Our team work a wide variety of shifts, Monday to Friday, these are typically any time between 8.30am and 7.00pm, we would discuss what we are looking for as part of the initial pre screen
Weekend only work is often available
If you feel you have the essential qualities to join our team, then please get in touch.
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