Working in the care sector is an incredibly rewarding job and being a carer is a very special knowing you are making a difference to someone’s quality of life, supporting them to remain living in their own home, independently. Being a carer can be challenging for a number of reasons, but when the person you are caring for smiles at you as you walk through the door, or begins to open up to you over a morning cup of tea, you will know you are making someone feel truly valued. As a domiciliary carer, caring for someone in their own homes we have many different roles, such as being a personal assistant, a hair dresser, a make up artist, a cook, a cleaner, a dog walker, you name it we will do it to ensure that those who wish to stay at home, can, for as long as it is possible for them to do so.
When it comes to training and qualifications, you don’t always need to be fully qualified to work in the care sector. We provide a comprehensive induction and training schedule to make sure all staff have all of the necessary skill-sets to do the job in hand. There are also many opportunities to work towards further care qualifications, such as Diplomas Level 2 in Health and Social Care onwards.
One of the most exciting aspects of working in the care sector is the variety of the role. Being a carer means you will constantly be introduced to new people, new environments and new challenges. This level of diversity will help you to develop skills in adaptability and providing a personalised service. No two days are ever the same in the care industry!
As well as being among the most rewarding jobs you can do, being a carer also provides true job satisfaction. Providing care for someone on a regular basis allows you make a real difference to someone’s life, particularly when you are supporting someone who is living with a condition that requires a wider range of more complex care needs. Whether it is making sure someone is taking their medication correctly or ensuring they make it to their doctors appointment on time, knowing you have done your best for your customer will provide you with a sense of job satisfaction rare in most other professions.
Although the person you are caring for is your main responsibility, being a carer means you are able to provide extra piece of mind for their family. You may pick up on issues that arise before family members are aware and by feeding this information back to your clients’ loved ones is invaluable, as issues like decreased appetite, increasing confusion or irritability can often be signs of a more serious problem.
Caring is certainly one of the most important and rewarding jobs there are!
