Job Description for Companion - Young Adult - Private Household - Greenwich, South East London
Position: Permanent
Job Reference: DB975B
Job Title: Companion - Young Adult - Private Household
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 gross per annum
Hours Required: 48 hours per week
Working Pattern: Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, 9.00 am-9.00 pm
Start Date: ASAP
Driver: Yes. Car provided for use on duty
Summary
A highly rewarding full-time Companion position working with a warm and respectful private family based in Greenwich, South East London.
This role involves supporting an engaging, bright 18-year-old autistic woman in her daily routine, providing consistent companionship, encouragement, and practical assistance. She benefits from structure, calm guidance and positive one-to-one engagement.
This is a companion-focused role within a private household and does not involve personal care. The emphasis is on presence, emotional consistency, routine support and building a trusted, long-term relationship.
The structured four-day workweek provides continuity while offering three consecutive full days off each week, creating an excellent balance between professional commitment and personal time.
This position would suit a capable, emotionally intelligent and grounded individual who enjoys meaningful one-to-one work and is seeking a long-term role within a private family environment.
Key Responsibilities
Companionship and Daily Support
* Providing calm, consistent one-to-one companionship
* Supporting daily routines, activities and outings
* Encouraging engagement, independence and confidence
* Creating a structured, positive and supportive environment
* Building a trusted and stable long-term relationship
Lifestyle and Practical Support
* Driving to activities, appointments and outings
* Preparing simple meals and snacks
* Supporting organisation of daily routines
* Light tidying and general household support as part of the day
* Caring for the family's cats
Household and Organisational Support
* Running errands when required
* Supporting day-to-day organisation and planning
* Administering medication via a dosette box where required
Requirements
- Experience supporting autistic individuals, or experience in SEN, education, childcare, healthcare or a private household similar setting
* Calm, patient and emotionally intelligent approach
* Warm, positive and engaging personality
* Reliable, organised and consistent
* Able to provide steady, grounded and reassuring support
* Confident driver with a full UK driving licence
* First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
* Fluent English essential
* Enhanced DBS required or willingness to obtain
Benefits
- Excellent salary of £55,000-£60,000 gross per annum
* Structured four-day working week
* Three consecutive full days off every week
* Long-term, stable and secure position
* Professional and respectful private family environment
* Car provided for use on duty
This position is advertised by Home Organisers Limited. We are acting as an employment agency for this permanent position. Candidates must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide professional references.
