Staff Careers | Hovell Hall Home Companions

Careers at Hovell Hall

Join Our Team of Companions

We’re always looking for kind, capable people to join our friendly team of Companions.
If you believe that small moments make a big difference — you’ll fit right in.

How to apply to work at Hovell Hall

Fill in our application form - it can be downloaded here

Salary pay

Monday to Friday: £30.00 per hour (pro rata)
Saturday & Sunday: £32.50 per hour (pro rata)

Our Companions are paid fairly for the care and time they give, with full transparency and no hidden deductions.

Hours

You tell us when you’re available, and we’ll schedule visits around your hours.

We simply ask for:

A minimum of 6 hours per week, in blocks of at least 2 hours
A flexible and reliable attitude — we offer care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Perfect for those wanting meaningful work that fits around family or other commitments.

Holiday Pay

We pay 6 weeks’ holiday per year (pro rata).

Holiday pay is accrued based on your hours worked, giving you flexibility to choose how you use it:

Take time off for rest and family
Or bank it as a monetary allowance — ideal for Christmas, birthdays or special occasions

We believe everyone deserves time to recharge — and the freedom to choose how that looks.

Sick Pay

All Companions receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in accordance with government guidelines.
If you’re unwell, we’ll always support you and help ensure your clients are covered with minimal disruption.

Training & Development

We’re proud to invest in our team.

Every Companion receives:

Full induction and shadowing before working alone
Ongoing training in first aid, safeguarding, illness awareness, food hygiene and wellbeing care
Access to formal qualifications, including Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeships Level 2 & 3 through City College Norwich and/or Norfolk County Council
Regular opportunities for professional growth and learning

We want every Companion to feel confident, capable, and valued.

Uniform & Equipment - see below for images

Smart uniform provided - white logo t-shirt, navy blue trousers
Additional items available
Fully insured and DBS-checked as part of your employment
Mileage paid at £0.45 per mile beyond 2.5 miles of Buxton (client pays 50p)
Hovell Hall Companion branded ID badge and name lanyard
Discount card with Blue Light Scheme

Mental Health

Access to a qualified Mental Health First Aider in-house

Why Work With Us

At Hovell Hall Companions, you’re not just a number — you’re part of a small, caring team that understands the realities of the job.

We know how demanding companion care can be, and we work hard to make sure you feel supported, appreciated and proud of what you do.

We’re here for our clients — and we’re here for each other, too. The owners are only ever a phone call away and very approachable.

If you would like to talk further with us, please contact the team directly via the

Current cv's are always appreciated but not necessary. We have our own in-house application form that will be required. You can access the application form here