Although care work presents some challenges, there are few job paths as rewarding or satisfying as a career in the care sector. Being a carer offers many practical benefits such as flexibility and a good work-life balance while allowing you to make a positive impact in someone’s life. Demand for care work is only expected to rise, so there is no better time to embark on this job path.
If you are considering a job in care, you may have questions such as: “What is it like being a carer?” or “What are the pros and cons of being a carer?”. To help answer these questions, we’ve compiled a list of the top five advantages of being a carer.
If you want to feel like you’re making a meaningful difference, take a look at our job vacancies and start your own rewarding career with Prestige Nursing & Care.
5 ADVANTAGES OF BECOMING A CARER
Making a difference
One of the major reasons why people choose care work is the ability to make a positive difference in someone’s life. As a professional carer, you will support clients from varied walks of life including older adults, people who are living with a disability or a life-limiting condition or those who are terminally ill. Your job is to help make their lives easier and to help them live as comfortably and independently as possible.
Over time, you will build a full and enriching relationship with your clients. Every client is different and has different needs, but the emotional support and companionship you provide can make a real positive difference in the lives of those you care for.
Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours are one of the major benefits of a career in the care sector. While you are required to provide consistent care for the length of your assignment, you can choose the amount of time you work and the length of time you take off between assignments. A variety of different working hours and rotas mean it’s possible to find shifts that fit in with your life situation.
No two days are alike
In care work, no two days are ever the same. Working in care means you will constantly be introduced to new people, new environments and new challenges. From performing day-to-day household tasks to driving your client to appointments or trying fun new activities with them, every day in care is different from the last.
Real qualifications
A career in the care sector offers several opportunities for career progression. Although qualifications are not necessary to work in care, many employers offer the opportunity to earn nationally recognised qualifications that will increase your job prospects.
These health and social care diplomas range from the GCSE equivalent Level 2 Diploma through to the Level 3 and then Level 4 Diploma, which is equivalent to a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma. Such qualifications are recognized by employers and will improve your ability to find rewarding job opportunities in care.
A variety of job opportunities
As the population across the UK continues to age, demand for qualified care professionals is on the rise. It is expected that over 1 million new health and care professionals will be necessary over the next decade to match growing demand. There is no better time to embark on a career in care, as there are plenty of job opportunities available and demand is only expected to grow.
WORKING AS A CARER FOR PRESTIGE NURSING & CARE
At Prestige Nursing & Care, we provide high-quality, personalised and expert home care services for every stage of life that evolve with the changing needs of those we care for.
We are always looking for compassionate and dedicated people to join our team. We believe in supporting our carers in every aspect of their career so that they have the training and resources necessary to provide our clients with outstanding care. This ‘carer first’ mentality is reflected in our industry-leading, bespoke training.
We know that people working in care value flexibility and the variety of hours and rotas available mean it’s possible to find shifts that fit in with your life situation. Our job is to make sure you’re looked after and supported in a way that enables you to bring your very best care to our clients every day and make them feel safe and cared for.
We look after you by offering:
- Hourly rates that are usually higher than other care providers
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay
- A generous refer-a-friend scheme
- Online training before you start working for us. This can be done in the comfort of your own home
- Enhanced rates for hours worked on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday
- A flexible way to work locally with several different rotas available
- Support from a local team at a local branch
- On-going training and development
- Access to exclusive discounts, cashback & vouchers for care workers
- Access to an innovative well-being programme to support you in supporting our clients; introduction of wellness plans to support positive mental health at work
- Employee assistance line – available 24/7 for you and your loved ones
- Regular contact with your line manager a designated person in the branch available to support any care related queries during out-of-office hour shifts
- Multiple learning opportunities through our training programmes
- Future growth opportunities through staged care progression
APPLYING FOR A CARER JOB WITH US
Ready to start a rewarding new career with Prestige Nursing & Care? Whatever your skills or experience, applying for a role is simple. You can learn more about our carer recruitment process in our carer jobs section.
Call our friendly recruitment team on 0808 239 9716 or explore our current carer jobs to see what’s on offer at Prestige Nursing & Care.
