It can be tough as a student trying to balance the demands of studying, enjoying a social life and funding that lifestyle. A part time position seems inevitable, but it can be hard to find the right one to fit the demands of a busy lifestyle. 

A position as a healthcare assistant can offer rewarding benefits that are ideal for students - great rates of pay, flexible hours and a huge range of experience that can be beneficial for any number of future career paths. In fact, a care job with Right at Home North Somerset could be just the thing you’ve been looking for!

Choose your hours to fit around your timetable

Here at Right at Home North Somerset, we have a wide range of shift patterns available. Whether you’re looking for full time hours, or part time to fit around your studies, we are confident that we will have a role for you. 

The very nature of care work means that it is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our wide range of clients and client needs means that we have shifts available at all hours including evenings and weekends, allowing you to keep your days free to prioritise your studies. 

We can also be flexible around periods where you may have less availability, such as holidays or exams. The flexible nature of our work allows you to look ahead and practise those all important organisational skills, blocking out time where you will need to focus more on your studies and adapting your availability accordingly. 

Great pay and benefits

We are committed to offering our CareGivers above average rates of pay. We believe that if we need above average people then we need to offer a rate of pay that reflects that. If you want to find out how much you could earn as a carer alongside your studies, use our Salary Calculator 

We can also offer a brilliant team culture - our CareGivers benefit from regular get togethers to ensure a team bond, and we pride ourselves on having a family-feel environment. 

Career progression

Many people may assume that a career in care ends with being a care worker. In fact, there are a huge number of progression opportunities available!

Many students who work with us while studying go on to continue their career in care, or take the valuable skills and knowledge they have gained and continue to build on it. 

We offer career progression into senior caregiver and management roles, or office based roles such as marketing, admin or recruitment - we have opportunities to suit absolutely everyone!

We also offer a wide range of further education courses - allowing you to specialise in a certain area such as Dementia Support, support your colleagues and clients with a Mental Wellbeing course, or develop skills needed for a move into a different area of our business. 

If you’re not sure what role could be right for you, we offer a handy quiz on our website that can help you find out! Take our Careers in Care Quiz here. 

Make a difference every day 

There’s nothing quite like working in care for job satisfaction. Simply by going to work each day you are supporting your clients to live independently, and to stay in the comfort of their own home for longer, and to beat the loneliness that so many older people can feel - there may be times when you are the only person that your client has spoken to that day. Working in care is truly a job where you can feel that you are making a difference every single day. 

No two days are ever the same

We’d love to give you a ‘typical day’ but the truth is that as a CareGiver there’s no such thing! Each day brings with it exciting challenges, and new rewards. 

One day you may be collecting some shopping for a client and supporting them in getting out of the house for some gentle exercise, the next you might be helping them to work in their garden and cooking some light meals. One of the huge attractions of a role in care is the variety that is always on offer. Each day will mean meeting new people, helping your clients in different ways and sharing new stories with those you support.

Get to know your North Somerset community

Being a student in a new area can be a daunting experience. Settling into an unknown environment, having to find your way around and working out the best local places to visit while juggling your studies and a part time job can seem overwhelming. 

As a CareGiver, you’ll quickly settle into the North Somerset area - helping out at local support groups, visiting clients in different parts of the county and getting a feel for the community spirit. You might even find that your colleagues and clients can offer you some advice on previously unknown gems to visit that will quickly become firm favourites!

Working in care can also hugely benefit your networking. It’s often the case that it’s not what you know, but who you know, and building up connections in the local community can be a great head start with university projects and future job prospects. You just never know who will know someone that could help you out!

Future-proof 

As the average age of the population increases, the demand for carers has increased dramatically and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The pandemic highlighted just how essential the role we play in our community is, giving isolated and vulnerable people the care and support they desperately need. Quite simply, there will always be a need for carers. 

Whether or not you’ll have a job in a month or two is the last thing you want to be worrying about when you’re a student, so it is reassuring to know that care work has been listed as one of the most recession-proof jobs   there is! 

Current care roles in North Somerset

We’re currently recruiting CareGivers in North Somerset. 

• Your main responsibilities will include: 
• Motivating Clients to maintain their independence 
• Personal care
• Administering medication
• Assisting Clients with washing and dressing
• Shopping
• Housekeeping
• Meal preparation
• All you need is a good attitude and willingness to learn and our North Somerset-based team will help develop you into the carer you want to be 

What can I expect from the application process with Right at Home North Somerset?

We want to make sure that we hire the right people to support our clients, so operate a thorough recruitment process. Typically, we start with an initial phone call to get to know you and what you want from the role. Then you have an induction day to learn about Right at Home North Somerset, and go through any mandatory training to ensure you have all the essential skills to succeed. 

You’ll be interviewed by our friendly team who will make you feel welcome and relaxed from the start, our recruiters have often come from a care background as well so know exactly what it's like in your shoes. This gives you a great opportunity to learn more about the specifics of the role and hear firsthand what you can expect.

Think Right at Home North Somerset could be the perfect job while you’re at university? Browse our current opportunities today.