Job Description for a Housekeeper Companion Based in Loughton, Essex Position: Permanent Job Reference: MD778 Job Title: Housekeeper Companion Location: Loughton, Essex Pets: None Salary: £18-20 gross per hour Start Date: July 2025 Hours Required: Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm Driver: Prefer driver, though not essential Summary: We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and detail-oriented Housekeeper Companion to support a very independent elderly couple in their 90s. This part-time role is based in a well-kept 3-bedroom semi-detached home with a bathroom, lounge, kitchen, and garden. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean and organised home environment, while also offering light companionship and practical daily support. This is a perfect opportunity for someone with a gentle, kind, and happy demeanour, who enjoys building relationships and supporting older adults in maintaining their dignity and independence. Fluency in Greek is advantageous (as the couple are Greek), but not essential for the right person who can communicate with warmth and patience. Key Responsibilities Housekeeping: Perform thorough and regular cleaning of all rooms (kitchen, lounge, bathroom, bedrooms), hoovering, dusting, washing floors, and ironing. Laundry and Washing: Manage washing and ironing of clothes and linens. Meal Support: Assist with preparing and cooking meals or support the lady of the house in the kitchen, as she enjoys cooking. Companionship: Spend time with the couple, offering conversation, a friendly presence, and general emotional support. Light Assistance: Support with practical tasks like changing light bulbs or fetching shopping, which have become more challenging for them. Outings & Walks: Accompany the lady of the house on short local walks or assist with light errands. Requirements Experience in housekeeping, elderly care, or companion roles (formal or informal). Kind, patient, and friendly personality, with a positive and respectful attitude. Ability to encourage independence rather than take over tasks unnecessarily. Trustworthy and reliable, with good references. Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative. Basic understanding of elderly wellbeing, including medication reminders and monitoring. Fluent in English with strong communication skills. Desirable: Previous experience working with elderly individuals or in domiciliary support. A background in cleaning roles with a focus on detail and hygiene. Basic cooking skills or enjoyment of food preparation. Benefits Meaningful and rewarding role supporting a wonderful couple in maintaining their lifestyle. Regular working hours (daily visits), with opportunity to build a trusted, long-term relationship. Friendly and respectful home environment. Supportive family in the background ensuring open communication and continuity. Opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of two elderly people who value their independence and companionship. HomeOrganisers Ltd acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent position. Along with your CV, you must also have an up to date DBS or be willing to obtain, along with a minimum of 2 last / current employer professional referees that are immediately contactable. Apply for this job Please quote job reference number MD778
Promise Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of our longstanding clients — a family-run domiciliary care agency with over 30 years of experience supporting families across the UK. With offices in London and Manchester, our client provides compassionate, high-quality health and social care services in a wide variety of settings, including: Complex & post-operative care Pediatric & IV medication support Mental health & respite care Dementia & post-stroke care Palliative & domiciliary care Rooted in a commitment to truly personalized care, they serve communities through both in-home support and community inpatient services — transforming the lives of seniors, children, and their families. The Role: HR Advisor We are seeking a proactive, experienced HR Advisor to join their dedicated team. You’ll be the first point of contact for HR-related matters, providing expert advice, supporting compliance, and playing a key role in recruiting and developing an outstanding care team. Key Responsibilities Provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, performance, conduct, and absence management Support recruitment, onboarding, and vetting of care staff, ensuring compliance with CQC and right-to-work legislation Maintain accurate staff records, contracts, DBS checks, and training compliance Assist with investigations, disciplinaries, and grievance procedures Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook Coordinate performance review processes and appraisals Generate regular HR reports for senior management Support employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing initiatives Ensure HR processes are compliant with GDPR and safeguarding standards
Are you a compassionate individual with a heart for helping others? Mercury Care Services LTD is a Care Provider in Sutton, Greater London. We are agile, customer-centric, and our goal is to Provide quality care to all clients. Our work environment includes: - Professional positive work culture - Person-centred care - Growth opportunities We are seeking a Field Supervisor to oversee and manage our team in the Health and Social industry. The ideal candidate will have experience in working in Care and understand CQC regulations. Responsibilities: - Supervise and lead a team of Care workers to ensure efficient operations - Monitor quality of care and compliance with regulations and policies - Provide guidance and support to Care workers - Coordinate and conduct spot check observations in the field - Provide shadowing training for new employees - Provide weekly reports - Handle client queries and complaints effectively - Maintain PPE inventory levels and order supplies as needed. Qualifications: - Previous experience in a supervisory role within the health and social care industry - Strong knowledge of CQC guidance and regulations - Excellent leadership and team management skills- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Good communication skills to interact with staff and customers effectively - Flexibility to work varied shifts as required If you are passionate about the health and social care industry, have a flair for leadership, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for the position of Field Supervisor with us. Join our team and contribute to delivering quality service. Please note we are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role and is open to UK residents only.