Care Companion
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Kettering |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | graham osborne ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Role: Carer–Companion (Live in or Live out)
Location: Kettering
Hours: Part time, 3–4+ hours per day, ~6 days/week (can be shared between 2–3 carers)
Start: ASAP
Pay: Excellent hourly rate (DOE) + mileage/expenses (where agreed)
Accommodation: Private room available if live in
About Mum
Our mum is 80, active, sociable, and living with mid stage dementia (she isn’t wholly aware of it). We’re seeking a kind, reliable companion to help her keep a full, enjoyable routine, stay safe, and feel connected.
What you’ll do
• Companionship: cups of tea and a chat; encourage calls to friends; gentle walks, outings, crosswords, magazines and clubs/hobbies.
• Medication prompts: remind, collect repeats, keep medicines safe (no complex admin).
• Personal care encouragement: prompt and support regular baths.
• Meals & home help: prepare simple meals, light household tasks, keep the kitchen tidy.
• Out & about: shopping trips, social calls, appointments (own car helpful; car can be provided).
• Organisation: check post and pass on key info; keep calendar up to date and ensure appointments are kept; plan simple weekly menus and maintain a small shopping list (milk, cereal, fruit, bread, ham/cheese, coffee, easy dinners such as cooked chicken/pasta/fish, plus wine; household essentials like loo roll and washing tabs).
• Household reminders: put bins out to the front (Tuesday collection day) and prompt Mum.
Hours
• Minimum 3–4 hours per day, ideally six days a week (flexible around lunch and dinner coverage).
• We welcome applicants who can cover specific days; we may appoint 2–3 carers to cover the week.
• Hours may increase over time.
What we offer
• Great hourly rate
• Flexible hours day to day (ensuring lunch/dinner times are covered)
• Free accommodation/own room if live in
• Supportive family, clear routines, and the satisfaction of making a real difference daily
About you
• Mature, naturally caring, discreet, and dependable
• Some care experience (dementia experience ideal)
• Driving licence (own car advantageous; car can be provided)
• DBS check (current) and right to work in the UK
• Reasonable academic achievement; Health & Social Care qualifications welcome but not essential
• Comfortable preparing simple meals and keeping a small home running smoothly
• Professional standards and integrity
How to apply
Please send a short CV/summary of experience, availability (which days/hours you can cover), and whether you prefer live in or live out. References will be requested. Apply by email please.
Please note this position is for those who are self employed - verification of this will be required
Location: Kettering
Hours: Part time, 3–4+ hours per day, ~6 days/week (can be shared between 2–3 carers)
Start: ASAP
Pay: Excellent hourly rate (DOE) + mileage/expenses (where agreed)
Accommodation: Private room available if live in
About Mum
Our mum is 80, active, sociable, and living with mid stage dementia (she isn’t wholly aware of it). We’re seeking a kind, reliable companion to help her keep a full, enjoyable routine, stay safe, and feel connected.
What you’ll do
• Companionship: cups of tea and a chat; encourage calls to friends; gentle walks, outings, crosswords, magazines and clubs/hobbies.
• Medication prompts: remind, collect repeats, keep medicines safe (no complex admin).
• Personal care encouragement: prompt and support regular baths.
• Meals & home help: prepare simple meals, light household tasks, keep the kitchen tidy.
• Out & about: shopping trips, social calls, appointments (own car helpful; car can be provided).
• Organisation: check post and pass on key info; keep calendar up to date and ensure appointments are kept; plan simple weekly menus and maintain a small shopping list (milk, cereal, fruit, bread, ham/cheese, coffee, easy dinners such as cooked chicken/pasta/fish, plus wine; household essentials like loo roll and washing tabs).
• Household reminders: put bins out to the front (Tuesday collection day) and prompt Mum.
Hours
• Minimum 3–4 hours per day, ideally six days a week (flexible around lunch and dinner coverage).
• We welcome applicants who can cover specific days; we may appoint 2–3 carers to cover the week.
• Hours may increase over time.
What we offer
• Great hourly rate
• Flexible hours day to day (ensuring lunch/dinner times are covered)
• Free accommodation/own room if live in
• Supportive family, clear routines, and the satisfaction of making a real difference daily
About you
• Mature, naturally caring, discreet, and dependable
• Some care experience (dementia experience ideal)
• Driving licence (own car advantageous; car can be provided)
• DBS check (current) and right to work in the UK
• Reasonable academic achievement; Health & Social Care qualifications welcome but not essential
• Comfortable preparing simple meals and keeping a small home running smoothly
• Professional standards and integrity
How to apply
Please send a short CV/summary of experience, availability (which days/hours you can cover), and whether you prefer live in or live out. References will be requested. Apply by email please.
Please note this position is for those who are self employed - verification of this will be required