Have You Ever Thought About Becoming A Carer?

Are you a people person? Are you at your happiest when you’re with others? Would love to make a difference to someone’s life? Why not consider becoming a carer for Right at Home, Stockport & Didsbury?

The Growing Need for Carers

As a population, we are all living longer. The average lifespan is increasing every year. Many of us are living well into old age. But, older age brings with it a number of frailties and health issues. As people are living longer, they are more likely to become housebound and in need of assistance to complete everyday tasks. When family and loved ones have moved away, many in our older generation are now facing these kinds of issues alone.

It’s here that the support of a dedicated carer can be invaluable. The companionship, support and assistance carers provide for the elderly, can make a huge difference to their quality of life. Without them, many of our elderly would not be able to stay in their own homes or live the lives they deserve. 

There is a need for more carers to help support the elderly in our communities. Here at Right at Home, Stockport & Didsbury, we are currently looking out for more carers. Could you be someone who can offer care to an elderly person in need?

The Rewards of Becoming a Carer

Caring for the elderly is a highly rewarding experience. The paid carers who work at Right at Home Stockport and Didsbury often tell us about the joy and rewards they get from their work. You can read about some of their daily work here, and see how much it means to them. 

Caring for another person is a worthwhile, personal achievement. Although it can be challenging at times, caring for people in need carries a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. By building relationships with clients and supporting them in their everyday life, our carers get a great sense of purpose in their own lives. 

No two days are the same!

For any carer or care worker, supporting and caring for others comes in many forms and shapes. You might be helping with housekeeping, providing personal care, making meals, or giving support to someone to get out in the community. Or you might be providing much-needed companionship to someone who is lonely and in need of a friend.

The role of a carer is to help a person live their life with dignity and to their full potential. Knowing that, without your help, they would have not be able to carry out everyday tasks that we take for granted.

In this way, carers at Right at Home, Stockport & Didsbury make a positive difference to someone else’s day, every day!

Does Becoming a Carer Mean Only Working with the Elderly?

At Right at Home Stockport & Didsbury, we provide care for a variety of different people in different situations. Becoming a carer might find you working with young adults, the elderly, or people with disabilities or learning difficulties.

The key duties for a carer will usually include:

• Working with a client, their families and our team to provide the right support for their particular needs.
• Providing personal care to clients, depending on these needs. Including companionship, or assisting them with washing/feeding/dressing etc.
• Helping a client with other everyday tasks, such as shopping, cooking, etc.
• Providing emotional and companionship support to clients and their families
• Keeping the client comfortable and at ease at all times

How to Become a Carer

Becoming a carer does not require many formal qualifications. At Right at Home, Stockport & Didsbury, we provide you with a full training programme. This gives you the skills required for becoming a carer. We never send you into a situation without the appropriate assessment, training and support. Our ethos of delivering high-quality care means that we also support our caregivers with the highest quality support.

An Opportunity for Personal Development

Another valuable side of caring for others is the benefit it can have to your own personal development. Many of our carers tell us how much they have grown as people since they started in the role. Through every challenge you face, there is the opportunity to develop your own skills and experience.

Looking after the needs of vulnerable individuals has enriched the lives of many carers. As one told us, “Providing support for another person feels like I’m making use of my natural talents in the best way possible.”

A Role for the Newly Retired

Our newly retired carers are excellent and provide our clients with the some of the best support we could ask for. Many of our carers work part-time, just 10-15 hours per week. One of our newly retired carers told us that caring was about ‘giving something back’, and that it was a perfect way to use their experience and life skills for the benefit of others. 

If you are newly retired and are looking to stay busy and receive regular, well-paid work, then why not consider becoming a carer and helping someone in your local community today?

Making a Difference Every Day

At Right at Home, Stockport & Didsbury, we provide care for many elderly clients who need support in a variety of different ways. From simple companionship to more complex help and assistance. The service our carers give is vital for those in need. But we can only continue to provide that through the hard work and compassion of our team. We are always on the lookout for more carers to join that team.

Could the role of a carer be perfect for you? Could you make a positive difference every day?

Why not contact us today for more information about becoming a carer with Right at Home, Stockport & Didsbury?