Careers in Home Care

Published: 08/09/2022
What does a Career in Home Care look like?
- Adult Social Care is a varied sector with lots of roles, each with ranging responsibilities
- Offering: progression, development opportunities and job security
- Providing care for Right at Home Sefton is about supporting our 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:
- Rewarding and fulfilling roles; nobody regrets working in Home Care
- Job security; the population is ageing and therefore demand for Home Care Assistants will only increase
- The chance to meet new people; we have a huge team and plenty of support for new joiners!
- Flexible Shift Patterns, (this is especially beneficial for parents requiring flexibility within their role, or students needing shifts that fit around their studies.
So, why should you consider a career with Right at Home Sefton?
● Training and development; there are a host of programmes and training resources for you to enjoy and embark upon
● Progression; we have a number of examples of people progressing through our team.
● Job security; again, our services are in high demand and this will only increase, a career in Care is as secure as you will find in any sector.
● Excellent pay; we always seek to be one of the best payers in the area, we offer incentives and extra pay for weekends and bank holidays
● Flexible shift patterns
● Variety- no two days are the same; Home Care is unpredictable by its very nature and the enjoyment of the role comes from the varying needs of our clients.
● Benefits; aside from the obvious job satisfaction and team spirit you will experience and be be part of, we offer a host of benefits and ad hoc rewards schemes... call us to find out what!
What responsibilities and duties will I have?
Core responsibilities depend on area and Clients;
● Companionship
● Personal care
● Administering medication
● Sharing updates/Communication
● Dementia care
● Household assistance with regards standard chores
● Administrative tasks like paying bills
● Emotional support
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.
What does a typical day as a CareGiver with Right at Home look like?
No two days with Right at Home are the same, but a typical day in the life of a CareGiver could look a little something like this...
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 01704 443344.