Home Helper

GreenSquareAccord; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service provider based in Walsall is seeking a casual Home Helper to join their Help at Home service. The role involves assisting clients with daily tasks such as cleaning, shopping, and providing social interaction. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. This is a flexible position allowing you to work according to your schedule, aiming to improve the quality of life for older and vulnerable residents.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual holiday entitlement

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Essential to have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in caregiving or support roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties and assist with shopping.
• Escort clients to medical appointments.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.

Skills

Ability to drive

Compassionate communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Location - Varied across Walsall / surrounding area, including other areas in black country when required

Salary - £12.21 per hour

Contract type - Bank

About the role

We are looking for a casual Home Helper to join our Help at Home community service that works across the borough of Walsall, and surrounding areas. Having a Bank contract is a great way to supplement your income. Working on a casual contract means you will work when required by the service and you will also be able to request hours around your own schedule.

GreenSquareAccord's Health and independence service aims to improve the quality of life of older and vulnerable people. We offer a range of services that help older adults live independent and fulfilled lives. The Help at Home service provides practical help around the home such as shopping, cleaning and ironing alongside social interaction and companionship for service users.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties, shopping and escorting clients to doctor and hospital appointments
• Providing a period of short respite for people caring for loved ones with dementia
• Providing a degree of social interaction with the client and actively promoting other Health and Independence services that may be of benefit
• Ensuring daily worksheet records are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Reporting any concerns about client well-being to the scheme coordinator

The ability to drive and have access to a vehicle (with business insurance coverage) is essential and you will be paid travel time and mileage.

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.

We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.

Everyone deserves a home, it's a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.

We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

Benefits

• Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams
• 20 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 22 days
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
• We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
• Access to Blue Light discount card membership
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord is a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the essential eligibility criteria for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

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