Job Description

Job Overview:

Essex Home Help Service is a registered charity

and we are seeking compassionate Home Helps in the area of

Chelmsford, Danbury, South Woodham Ferrers and all surrounding areas

to provide essential support to elderly, vulnerable and carers of loved ones in Essex. As a Home Help, you will play a crucial role in assisting clients with various tasks to enhance their quality of life.

Essential

Driving is an essential requirement for this position.

Enhanced DBS (this can be applied for if the successful applicant does not have one)

Please Note That No Personal Care Is Provided.

We do not work, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, Christmas Eve or the week between Christmas and New Year.

Travel time paid between clients.

Mileage paid for shopping for clients.

Holiday Pay (Paid along side your wages each month)

Annual leave - 5.6 weeks per year pro rata

Responsibilities:

- Perform light housework duties to maintain a clean and organised living environment for clients.
- Assist with shopping tasks, ensuring that necessary items are purchased efficiently.
- Collect prescriptions as needed for clients' health and well-being.
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful interactions with clients.
- Offer sitting services to provide respite for family caregivers.
- Establish a consistent schedule to visit the same clients on designated days and times each week.
- Build strong relationships with clients, offering emotional support and companionship.

Skills:

- Ability to provide compassionate support to elderly and vulnerable individuals.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for traveling to clients' homes.
- Empathy, patience, and understanding towards the needs of clients.

Company Description:

Essex Home Help Service was established to fill the gap left by the closure of Age UK Essex' Home Help Service and is now a Registered Charity. Our mission is to provide dedicated support within clients' homes

without

offering personal care. We are committed to enhancing the well-being of the elderly and vulnerable population in Essex through our services.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of elderly, vulnerable and carers of loved ones in Essex, we welcome you to join our team as a Home Help at Essex Home Help Service.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 4 - 20 per week

Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person