Help at home assistant

About us

Age UK Wyvern is an independent charity committed to enhancing the lives of older people. As a local partner of the national Age UK organization, we focus on providing high quality services tailored to the needs of our community.

Our services range from dementia support to home assistance, aimed at fostering independence and improving the well-being of older adults. We are funded through public donations, income from our charity shops, and grants. Our shops play a vital role in funding and connecting with the community.

At Age UK Wyvern, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. We value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives and experiences each team member brings. Together, we can achieve our mission to enhance the lives of older people.

Role Overview

Hours of work: Flexible hours are available as and when clients want the service

Salary: £12.75 per hour (plus paid travel time)

Location: South Worcestershire

Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about supporting older people to live independently at home?

Join Age UK Wyvern’s Help at Home team and help make everyday life a little easier for older people across South Worcestershire.

Our Help at Home Assistants provide practical, non-personal care support to older people who need a helping hand with day-to-day tasks - helping them stay in their own homes, maintain their independence, and improve their wellbeing.

Every day is different! You’ll support clients with tasks such as:

• General housework and cleaning and tidying
• Laundry, ironing, and changing beds
• Shopping and running errands
• Preparing light meals and refreshments
• Taking clients to appointments or social activities
• Companionship — having a cup of tea and a chat
• Reading or writing letters and helping with paperwork

Please note: this role does not include personal care.

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Why join us?

• Make a difference: your work will directly impact the success of the Age UK Wyvern. Helping to fund for our cruciall support services and activities to support older people across Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
• Career growth: opportunities for professional and career development.
• Friendly environment: be part of a supportive, passionate team that shares your commitment to making a positive impact. Age UK Wyvern is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - Download our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy.
• Employee benefits: sick pay, company pension, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, company events, generuos holiday allowance, casual dress code, tickets for good, blue light shceme.

How to apply

If you are a motivated and customer-focused individual who is looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the person specification. Ensure your application includes examples of your experience relevant to the role.

Recruitment Pack

Please return your completed CV and Cover Letter by email to hr@ageukwyvern.org.

If you do need to send us had copies, please mark the envelope Private & Confidential and send to:

FAO HR, Bank House, 7 Shaw Street, Worcester, WR1 3QQ.