New year New Career: What does a role in Care look like?

Adult Social Care is a varied sector with lots of roles, each with ranging responsibilities. It offers many benefits, such as opportunity for progression, development opportunities, job security and of course is incredibly rewarding. Providing care for Right at Home Stevenage, Letchworth and Hitchin is about supporting Clients by providing quality homecare services, helping Clients to maintain their independence, dignity and achieve their goals, whilst building lasting relationships.

 

Why should I choose a career in care?

There are many reasons why people choose to pursue a career in care. Often, flexible shift patterns are beneficial for parents who require flexibility within their role. Working in care is incredibly fulfilling and rewarding, you really do get to spend time with people from all walks of life with some incredible stories to tell. Finally, the demand for care is greater than ever, and with that comes the knowledge that your job is secure and important.

So, why should you consider a career with Right at Home Stevenage, Letchworth and Hitchin? To start, we offer full and comprehensive training, whether you have worked in care previously or you are completely new to the role, and you are encouraged and supported to obtain further, specialised training and qualifications. You will then be sent out to shadow other CareGivers on their calls, allowing you to fully acclimatise to the role, meet the clients and settle into the role. Our office team are always on standby to answer any questions and support CareGivers both new and old. Working in care at Right at Home means that no two days are the same, there are countless benefits to joining the ‘SLH’ team.

 

What responsibilities and duties will I have?

Having said that no two days are the same, it is important to note that the core responsibilities in care differ, depending on multiple factors, such as the individual Clients’ needs. Yet, all roles within the job have the shared aim of helping to improve the lives of Clients and their families. Main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Companionship
• Personal Care
• Administering medication
• Sharing updates/ Communication
• Dementia care

If you would like to know more about what a Day in the Life as a CareGiver consists of, please watch the below video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQQmJ1kaMRA

Each of our CareGivers will agree that no two days are the same, with new challenges and Clients differing wants and needs, there is always something new to learn. However, the one thing that remains a constant is the incredibly rewarding feeling of knowing that every day, you are helping someone to live a happier, more fulfilled life.

 

How do I apply?

If you are ready to take a leap and start making a difference, click here to find your dream role. Our friendly team is always happy to answer any questions you may have on 01462 559159