Care Worker 

Job Description

A care worker is a person who helps others who are unable to take care of themselves, offering support, care, and assistance. This function might involve a variety of duties, such as offering companionship and emotional support in addition to assisting with everyday tasks like clothing, bathing, and meal preparation. Care workers frequently assist the elderly, the disabled, and those convalescing from disease or trauma. Being a caretaker may be a rewarding and hard job that calls for tolerance, understanding, and adaptability. Prioritizing self-care is essential for care workers in order to avoid burnout and keep their own wellbeing while providing care for others.

A care worker is a person who helps others who are unable to take care of themselves, offering support, care, and assistance. This function might involve a variety of duties, such as offering companionship and emotional support in addition to assisting with everyday tasks like clothing, bathing, and meal preparation. Care worker frequently assist the elderly, the disabled, and those convalescing from disease or trauma. Being a caretaker may be a rewarding and hard job that calls for tolerance, understanding, and adaptability. Prioritizing self-care is essential for caregivers in order to avoid burnout and keep their own wellbeing while providing care for others.

Caregivers are a silent army of unsung heroes in every community. They are the kindhearted people who commit their time, effort, and frequently their lives to helping those who are unable to take care of themselves.

Caregivers are vital in helping individuals in need of assistance and companionship—whether it’s an elderly parent, a disabled sibling, or a neighbor with a chronic illness.Caregivers are, first and foremost, the main sources of assistance for those who are experiencing cognitive or physical difficulties. They support their loved ones in maintaining their dignity and independence by helping with daily tasks including dressing, feeding, washing, and taking medication. In addition to providing treatment, they function as advocates for their charges by navigating complicated healthcare systems, setting up appointments, and corresponding with medical specialists.

Care worker Full job description

Care Workers – Premiere Care

• Salary: £22,620 pa for a 30-hour week (£14.50 per hour|)
• Contract: Permanent – guaranteed hours
• Hours: Flexible between 7am and 9pm 7 days per week
• 2 days off per week including 2 weekends off per month

Premiere Care is a 2nd generation family run home care company with over 23 years’ experience of providing care to our local community Richmondshire and Hambleton. We are seeking individuals who are experienced in giving care or would like to embark on a rewarding career as an hourly home carer looking after our clients in their own homes. You do not have to be an experienced carer – we will provide you with training. You must be a driver with access to your own vehicle, though if you don’t have one, a company vehicle might be available until you can afford to buy your own.

Benefits of the job:

• Guaranteed monthly pay regardless of how many hours you work with clients
• Continuity with the same clients to establish a good working relationship
• Paid mileage
• Overtime paid at an additional £1 per hour
• Ongoing support from office staff
• Full training and shadowing provided to build up your skills and confidence

The ideal candidate is required to be flexible with their working hours and be available to work hours outside of school time as we are often busiest at these times.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.