Companion Support Worker – 08/Irvine/HS
Contract work of 12 hours per week, based in Irvine.
Salary
£14.59 per hour (living wage). This includes a mileage rate for assisting the employer with shopping or picking up prescriptions. Wages are paid four‑weekly in arrears.
Annual Leave
5.6 weeks paid annual leave, pro‑rated for contracted staff.
Days of Work / Times Required
- Tues – 10:00 – 14:00
- Wed – 10:00 – 14:00
- Fri – 10:00 – 14:00
Employer can be flexible to suit school hours.
Job Purpose
To support a 50‑something lady with social support, helping her get out and about in her community, craft, gym, swimming, shopping, and other activities she enjoys.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the employer to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by her.
- Be flexible and follow the employer’s guidance on the particular activities she wishes to participate in at particular times.
- Assist the employer to get out and about and engage in activities that suit her interests (swimming, cuppa and cake, lunches, arts and crafts, socialising).
- Provide companionship in her own home and some basic home support (make a sandwich, cup of tea, visitors).
- Support the employer to travel using her travel card on bus or train, and support car trips. The employer provides a travel card; fuel for car use at work is reimbursed.
- Ensure the employer’s safety due to her limited vision (use of cane).
- Communicate directly with the employer; she wears cochlear implants and can lip read.
Probationary Period
6 months probationary period. Successful applicants must undergo a PVG disclosure scheme update and provide two up‑to‑date reference contacts before appointment.
Person Specification
Attributes – Essential Criteria
- Full clean UK driving licence.
- Own car; business use insurance required. Travel mileage reimbursed.
- Good sense of humour, flexible, reliable and responsible.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent listening and organisational skills.
- Working knowledge of person‑centred practice.
Attributes – Desirable
- Has lived experience of supporting someone as a peer or similar.
- Ability to engage effectively and work in partnership with others.
- Experience in facilitating positive outcomes for others.
- Frequent participation in community activities and ability to network.
- Similar interests in swimming, arts and crafts, socialising.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and have active lives.
- Knowledge & skills in supporting and facilitating in a way that empowers the person.
Experience
- Positive support as a peer or similar.
- Worked with people to achieve positive outcomes.
Personal Qualities
- Good listener, responsible, down‑to‑earth, enjoys good banter.
- Capable of connecting with community activities and making contacts / networks.
Employment Support
The employer is employed by a personal employer who will administer payroll. The support organisation will undertake the necessary employment support responsibilities.
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