Paid Volunteers Needed - (Caring, Companionship & Home Help)

Come and Join the Best!

Home Instead is the UK's leading home care provider and has won many awards over the years. Having a reputation second to none, with currently 60+ of its 200 offices being awarded a CQC Overall Outstanding we are leading the way! Why are we different? Well, as we focus on building relationships, we provide a minimum of 1-hour home visits to mostly private clients who receive visits from the same companions all the time. It’s great for everyone and it works!

We are proud to have achieved OUTSTANDING in the CARING category!

We are also recognised as a 5* Employer by Workbuzz! 

Job Description

Have you ever helped at your local church or community centre? How about helping someone with shopping or simply being a friendly face to talk to? Or have you cared for your mum or dad or grandparents? These are some of the activities our CAREGivers do on a day to day basis. 

We are seeking kind, compassionate and dedicated people to join our wonderful team. Becoming a Paid Volunteer & Companion is the perfect job for those who want some flexibility in their day to day work as well as having a great sense of purpose and achievement.

Due to the increase in demand from new and existing Clients we are looking for paid volunteers to help with companionship, home help, care and more. Even if it is only 10 hours a week, it all helps. 

We have part-time jobs available throughout Southampton and surrounding areas such as Locks Heath and Warsash. It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as some of our clients like us to take them out shopping and to appointments.

Home Instead is an award-winning national brand and we focus on building relationships, always the best way. As a companion, you will see the same clients every week so authentic relationships can be built. This is why we only do a minimum of one hour calls, it enables you to spend quality time with your Client.

Benefits & Hours

• Full award winning training provided as well as continual training opportunities both online and workshops
• Minimum of one hour calls so you get to spend quality time with your Client
• Flexible working hours, with the ability to work from 5 hours up to 25 hours per week
• Consistency - you will see the same Client at the same time each week, this provides great consistency and builds a relationship with the Client as well as giving you the ability to plan your life

Employee Benefits!

• Pension, plus holiday pay and mileage 
• Paid introduction/shadowing calls
• Average hour (or guaranteed hours) contracts available
• Blue Light Discount card eligibility 
• Employee benefits portal - with discounts at over 200 outlets!
• Ongoing wellbeing support from your field care supervisor, and out of hours telephone assistance.
• Friendly and supportive management and office team.
• Employee assistance program for your health and welfare
• Opportunities for Career progression
• NVQ Diploma bonus £400 on completion and certification
• VRQ's bonus on completion of £75

The best reward, of course is the knowledge that you are making a true difference in somebody’s life.

What do our CAREGivers say about us?

"I think I will be doing this until I need a carer myself. My life has become better since becoming a CAREGiver and I am proud to be part of the Home Instead family. I think people might be surprised about how rewarding being a CAREGiver is.”

"I love my job. I love the warm feeling I get inside when my client smiles and says "thank you". I love sharing memories with my clients and listening to their stories. I love having time to do my work properly and not feel rushed. I love being part of a team that makes a difference. In fact, my job doesn't often feel like 'work' really. That's why I love my job!"

“The staff are very helpful and friendly and match me well to my clients, I love my job!”

“I love making a difference.”

“I look forward to my clients calls as I have built a good relationship with them and feel I make a difference to their lives."