Location: Grassington and Surrounding Areas

Shifts: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 1 day every alternate weekend

Hours: 7:00am to 2:00pm

Pay: £13.90 per hour weekdays and £14.40 per hour weekends

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a friendly, caring person who enjoys connecting with others and bringing positivity to their day?

Dales Community Care is looking for a kind, reliable and compassionate Companion Support Worker to support an elderly lady in her own home and within the local village.

This is a rewarding Companion Support Worker role where companionship, conversation and encouraging independence are at the heart of the support we provide.

About the Role

As a Companion Support Worker, you will provide friendly, person-centred support that helps the individual remain independent, active and connected with her local community.

The role is varied and focused on providing companionship, reassurance and practical assistance while encouraging her to continue doing as much as possible for herself.

Your role will include:

• Providing companionship, conversation and social interaction.
• Supporting with light household tasks, including cleaning.
• Assisting with mobility, including wheelchair support within the community.
• Accompanying her on short trips within the local village.
• Encouraging independence and social engagement.
• Providing reassurance and emotional support.
• Supporting with personal care where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, caring and compassionate.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Patient and respectful.
• Comfortable providing practical support.
• Happy spending time with an older person and providing companionship.
• Able to encourage independence while providing appropriate support.
• Comfortable supporting someone within their home and local community.

Previous experience as a Companion Support Worker or in a similar care or companionship role is desirable but not essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, values and commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred support.

Why Join Us?

This Companion Support Worker opportunity is a chance to make a genuine difference to someone's everyday life while helping them remain independent in their own home and connected to their local community.

If you are caring, reliable and enjoy helping others, we would love to hear from you.

Why you'll Love Working With Us!

• Free employee wellbeing support including face-to-face counselling and helplines
• Discounts on everyday items groceries, fuel, shopping and more
• Living Our Values Every Day (L.O.V.E.) reward and recognition scheme
• Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year
• Company community app stay connected and share experiences
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Fully paid DBS check
• Refer a Friend Bonus earn £500 per successful referral

This role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

This is due to the personal care needs and preferences of the individual or individuals being supported, where providing female-only care is considered a genuine occupational requirement.

Join Us:

As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support.

Join us in creating a supportive and enriching environment where individuals can thrive. Apply today to become part of our committed team.

How to Apply:

Click Apply Now to submit your CV, or contact our friendly recruitment team on 01484 629935 for more information.