Our Mission
Our mission is to provide enriching day care for people living with dementia and the challenges of older age. Through meaningful, social days out in a welcoming home setting, we are dedicated to harnessing the therapeutic power of friendship. We strive to show that life can be joyful and expansive at any stage.
The Filo Project
The Filo Project is a not-for-profit enterprise offering high quality, small group day care for older people. Small groups give time and space for people to feel at ease and form friendships.
The Filo Project started in Devon in 2014. The popularity of our model of care has seen continued expansion since and we are now operating in Devon, Torbay, Somerset, Cornwall and East Lancashire.
Our service is primarily for those who are socially isolated and may also be experiencing symptoms associated with early to moderate dementia including memory loss. Our aim is to provide a socially stimulating environment where our clients feel valued and at ease.
This is an exciting time to be joining The Filo Project as we move into new areas, extending our vital support and helping more people to live well with dementia.
More information about The Filo Project can be found on our website – www.thefiloproject.co.uk
Day Care Host Job Description
£104 – £130 per day plus allowances and expenses for food and travel.
Part time – up to 16 hours per week (two full days) working in your own home.
You will be part of a team of hosts in your area, reporting to the Area Coordinator.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
● To look after up to 4 clients between 9.00am and 5.00pm in your own home.
● To provide a safe, comfortable, socially engaging environment where you will meaningfully occupy your clients for the day, ensuring that each client is included and valued.
● To safely transport clients to and from their own homes to your own home in your car.
● To provide a fresh home cooked meal for your clients at lunchtime, and drinks and snacks as appropriate.
● To provide personal support, physically or emotionally, should it become necessary. This may occasionally include personal care in the event of a toileting accident.
● To use the Filo Project Hosting App to receive and record information about the hosting day.
Work Environment
● Lone working. You will be working in your own home with up to 4 clients. You will also be driving in the local area to collect and drop off your clients.
● A risk assessment of your home will be carried out by the Area Coordinator
● You will have access to support throughout the day from Head Office and your Area Coordinator
● The Area Coordinator will provide ongoing support and training
● You will receive training in First Aid, Infection Control, Moving and Handling, Dementia, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding and Data Protection. This training is currently offered online, and must be completed within 12 weeks of your start date
● The Area coordinator will carry out regular appraisal meetings following a 6 month probation period
Person Specification
A hosting day can be physically and emotionally challenging. A good host –
Has a friendly and creative disposition with an understanding and intuitive manner with older people
Is physically fit enough to safely care for people alone in their own home
Is confident and self motivated when working alone and can make good decisions.
Is reasonably IT literate and can communicate well in different situations
Takes action and raises concerns
Forms appropriate relationships with those they care for and maintains professional boundaries in their work
Works within the organisational policies, procedures and guidance
Demonstrates the values of The Filo Project in their work
When we asked our Area Coordinators about the attributes they see as valuable for a host they told us that it is important to have compassion, common sense and patience.
Your Home
● Must have reasonably easy or level access that allows for guests who may use a stick or walking frame.
● Must have parking available within safe reach
● Must have an easily accessible downstairs toilet
● Must be able to comfortably accommodate 5 people (including you) for a full day, with both relaxed seating and a dining table
● Must have a good mobile phone signal or a landline telephone
Your Car
Your car must be of a size that can comfortably carry 5 adults (including yourself)
It must have three full seatbelts in the back
It must have 5 doors
Safeguarding Statement
The Filo Project is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Contact details
More information and an application form: www.thefiloproject.co.uk
Head office for general enquiries and client referrals Monday to Friday 9am-5pm: 03339398225 Recruitment queries recruitment@thefiloproject.co.uk
Our ideal candidate:Caring, compassionate and able to work on your own initiative. Our ideal hosts have time and a desire to 'give back' to their community.
Essential Skills:Adaptability, patience, compassion.
Driving license
In addition, the practical requirements are an accessible home with a downstairs toilet, and a car with 5 doors and three full rear seatbelts.
