Senior Care
DayFriend connects older adults and their families with Enhanced DBS checked companions who provide in-home support, companionship, and practical help with daily routines. Senior Care is warm, non-medical, and focused on keeping older adults active, comfortable, and connected.
What you can expect
Families can book a Senior Care companion to visit a parent or relative at home. Companions help with meals, daily routines, accompanied outings, and general wellbeing. Families receive a notification when the session starts and ends.
Senior companions work across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire, including Manchester, Stockport, Liverpool and Preston.
What is typically included
- In-home companionship and conversation
- Meal preparation and support with eating and drinking well
- Routine management, including calendars, letters, and daily organisation
- Light household assistance
- Accompanied appointments, garden centre visits, and local walks
- Helping the client dress and leave the house safely
- Family notification when the session starts and ends
- Home Safe notification when the session is completed
About the role
Senior Care companions visit older adults at home and provide practical support and company. You should be patient, reliable, and comfortable working with elderly clients. Relevant elder care experience should be listed on your profile.
Companion requirements
- Self-employed Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check through uCheck, approved by DayFriend before your profile goes live
- Your profile remains hidden until the DBS check is manually approved
- List relevant elder care experience on your profile
Important note
Senior Care is non-medical. Companions do not administer medication or provide clinical care. For hands-on personal care such as bathing or dressing, see Personal & Complex Care. For clinical needs, seek appropriate professional advice.