Care- Worker / support worker
Care- Worker / support worker
What is a care worker ?
What is a care worker ?
Someone who looks after the well-being of people in their daily lives. They help people living with different physical disabilities and mental health needs to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support. The role of a support worker is so varied - each person has unique needs, which makes the job unique too.
Overview
Overview
Supporting people with social and physical activities as well as basics such as eating and drinking
Booking and accompanying people at appointments
Assist with personal care
Monitoring individuals’ conditions by taking their temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and possibly helping with medication.
The role is primarily focused on enabling and supporting people to live their lives as independently as they can. You could support people with a diverse range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and mental health needs.
How to become
How to become
You can get into this job through:
a college course
an apprenticeship
volunteering
applying directly
Direct Application
Direct Application
You can apply for care worker jobs directly. If you get the role, you'll be given on-the-job training by your employer.
It's important to be kind, caring and have a respectful attitude towards people who need care and support.
Volunteering
Volunteering
You can volunteer with an organisation that supports vulnerable people, like a care home, charity, hospital or hospice. This can help you when applying for paid work.
You can find volunteering opportunities through:
Do It
NHS England - Volunteering
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
College
College
You could take a college course, which may help you when looking for work.
Courses include:
care
health and social care
T Level in Health
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
You could apply to do an apprenticeship with a care organisation or the NHS.
Apprenticeship options include:
Adult Care Worker Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
These can take between 1 and 2 years to complete and combine workplace training with study in the classroom.
Day to day duties
Day to day duties
There are many roles and responsibilities such as :
Chat with clients and get to know their background, interests and needs
Providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care.
Providing emotional support for an individual and their families.
Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills.
Help with washing, dressing and personal care
Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
Keep client records and care plans up to date
working environments
working environments
You could work at an adult care home, at a client's home or stay overnight at people's homes.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
You may need to wear a uniform.
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