People wanting to make a difference are invited to be a companion to older people

People with a "big heart" who would like to make a difference to older people in Burton are invited to become a paid volunteer, befriender and companion.

Recruiter Kelly Rayner is looking for someone who can drive to join an award-winning care provider specialising in care and support to private clients within their own homes. The support aims at helping older people to remain independent.

The successful applicant will achieve this by assisting them with their morning or bedtime routines, prompting to take medication, assisting with washing and dressing, taking them out shopping or to attend local groups, attending doctors or hospital appointments and preparing meals and being a friend and someone for company.

Bosses are looking for people with a "big heart" who want to make a difference to someone's life as well as a driving licence and access to a vehicle. They need someone who is happy to provide personal care and able to strike up a relationship with the person they are paired with.

Only part-time hours are available at approximately 10 to 25 hours per week. Full-time hours are not available due to the nature of the work and they are looking for people to work early mornings, lunchtimes, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

A spokesman said: "Being a volunteer, befriender and companion isn't just a job, you will be gaining a friend too. You probably have lots of questions; that is fine because once you apply we will give you a call and answer any questions you may have and tell you a lot more."

Anyone interested has until October 4 to get their applications in and more information about what the job entails is available here.

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