Job Description

Job Overview

As a Wellbeing Support Worker, reporting to the At Home Senior Lead, you'll play a vital part in supporting Age UK Bath | North East Somerset's mission to build an age-friendly community, enabling people to age well.

Duties

Assisting people to continue living independently and safely in their own homes, aiming to improve their overall wellbeing

Practical support including dusting, vacuuming, laundry, ironing, meal preparation, assisting with correspondence and paying bills, taking people to appointments, shopping or on social outings.

Supporting people in keeping their minds active through stimulating conversion and activities.

Emotional support through active listening, reassurance, and encouragement.

Social support by signposting to other appropriate Age UK services and other sources of support within the local community

Technical support including helping people to navigate online shopping, setting up email, searching the internet and booking online appointments.

Always remaining alert to any changes in a person's condition and taking appropriate action as directed; reporting back promptly to At Home Service Lead if you have any concerns.

Working with a flexible adaptive approach that allows you to be responsive to the needs of the charity and those we support

Previous experience in a similar role would be useful but not essential as we offer full training

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Employee discount Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bath, BA1 2BT