CARER JOBS

CARER JOB DESCRIPTION

We support clients with many different needs every day – sometimes challenging, always rewarding. Our goal is to make a positive difference to our clients’ lives with every visit. We support clients with many different needs including:

• Helping with daily life – shopping, preparing drinks and meals
• Safe and well checks – having a cup of tea and a chat
• Personal care – assisting with washing, personal hygiene, dressing and grooming
• Supporting social activities – local support groups, visiting friends and neighbours
• Working alongside with local Social Services and Community Health Teams providing health related support (for example clinical or complex care)

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A carer job description depends on the job you do, you will see in our jobs section that we have a variety of roles available.

You might work with clients who are elderly, or who are living with a disability or a life-limiting condition or who are terminally ill. Your job is to help them live their lives as they wish and as comfortably as possible.

A visit to a client can be from half an hour but it can also be up to several hours and longer and some clients require overnight care.  Every client is different and has different needs. Our clients need care 24/7 so shifts are available days, nights, weekends and during holidays.

As a professional carer you will provide support to your client in many ways. Carer jobs involve a wide range of tasks including support day-to-day living, social support, administrative tasks like paying bills and shopping to assisting with personal needs such as washing, dressing and maintaining personal hygiene, to helping those with complex care needs. Some clients may be living with dementia, some might require care involving a range of clinical interventions and procedures, for example stoma care, use of oxygen, nebuliser, PEG feeds, administration of insulin. As a carer you will only work with clients whose needs match your skills and training, and we can support you to gain the relevant qualifications and progress in your role.

Not all clients will be able to communicate their needs or how they are feeling, so you need sensitivity and empathy combined with good observational skills to make sure they are comfortable. It’s also important that you can follow instructions and care plans.

When you work in care it’s important you’re able to strike up positive relationships with your clients by getting to know them personally. The emotional support and company you provide can make a real difference to their well-being. Its about so much more than the tasks associated with caring and the difference you can make is so important.

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If you’re new to social care and you have never had a carer job before we’d be delighted to talk to you – just call your nearest local branch or you can search care jobs here.  Alternatively, you can visit Skills for Care which has a lot of useful information.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 We require the following qualifications and experience:

• A good standard of written and spoken English
• The right to work in the UK
• Clear police, occupational health and reference checks
• Good professional and personal references
• Six months’ professional care experience in a care of health setting for example as domiciliary carer, care assistant, homecare worker, support worker or healthcare assistant. However, if you are new to care we offer training leading to Care Certificates for certain roles, so please contact your nearest local branch to find out more

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Applying for a role with Prestige Nursing & Care is simple and straightforward. If you are considering joining our award-winning care team, the first step is to apply for one of the roles advertised on our website – here you can find all of our available vacancies here. Simply select the role you wish to apply for and follow the step-by-step application process. It will not take long but you will be asked to attach your CV.

Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. This allows you to get to us better and discuss the role and any questions that you may have. Before your interview, we will ask that you complete our online application form and submit your candidate details to assist with your application.

Here you will find more detailed information about our recruitment process.