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: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 35 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave
Employee discount
Flexitime
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Sick pay

Work days:

Monday to Friday

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

Application deadline: 12/11/2024
Expected start date: 18/11/2024

Age UK Bath & North East Somerset

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