Job Description

Location: South Worcestershire
Salary: 12.75 per hour (plus paid travel time)
Hours: Flexible
Reports to: Help at Home Co-ordinator
Organisation: Age UK Wyvern

Make a Real Difference in Your Community

Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about supporting older people to live independently at home?

Join Age UK Wyvern's Help at Home team and help make everyday life a little easier for older people across South Worcestershire.

Our Help at Home Assistants provide practical, non-personal care support to older people who need a helping hand with day-to-day tasks -- helping them stay in their own homes, maintain their independence, and improve their wellbeing.

What You'll Do

Every day is different! You'll support clients with tasks such as:

General housework and cleaning and tidying Laundry, ironing, and changing beds Shopping and running errands Preparing light meals and refreshments Taking clients to appointments or social activities Companionship -- having a cup of tea and a chat Reading or writing letters and helping with paperwork
Please note: this role does not include personal care.

About You

We're looking for caring, dependable people who genuinely enjoy helping others.
You'll need to be:

Friendly, patient, and trustworthy Able to work independently and manage your own workload Organised, proactive, and flexible A good communicator with empathy and respect for older people Committed to confidentiality and safeguarding principles
Access to your own transport and flexibility to travel within South Worcestershire is essential.

What We Offer

12.75 per hour, plus paid travel time Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle Paid Annual Leave Mileage reimbursement for travel between clients Full induction and training Supportive and friendly team environment Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Bupa Cash Plan - helping you claim back costs for everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy The satisfaction of making a genuine difference every day

How to Apply

If you'd like to make a difference every day and help older people live independently at home, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply online at: www.ageukwyvern.org.uk/jobs

Pay: 12.75 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person