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CA R E

W

ith life expectancy
in the UK rising,
it's no surprise that
more and more
elderly people are
living in their own
homes for longer. There are now 3.2 million
people aged 80 or over in the UK, and the
largest increases in future population growth
are expected to be in the older age groups.
In fact, 6.5 million households in England
are headed by someone aged 65 or over.

Many older people prefer to live in
familiar surroundings and make the
choice to stay at home rather than move to
sheltered housing or a care home as they age.
Not only is it cheaper than moving, but home
is a familiar setting where many people
still have friends and neighbours nearby.
There are lots of opportunities in the care
sector, so if you've been thinking about a job
in community care - where you visit people
in their own homes and give them the help
they need - there's never been a better time.

Three
vital roles
ENTRY LEVEL

COMMUNITY CARE WORKER
You'll help people to remain
independent in their own homes.
Tasks you'll be expected to
perform include personal care
- such as washing and dressing -
administering medication where
needed, assisting the person to
move and providing emotional
support. You may work some
evenings and weekends.
Qualifications needed Experience
is useful, but not always
necessary as training is often
provided. A friendly, patient
and caring nature is essential.
Salary Around £17,000.

MORE EXPERIENCED

" We supported each other
through the pandemic "

Words: Tracey Lattimore

Emma Carter
is deputy
manager at
Right at Home
Nottingham, currently in the role
of acting registered manager
" I've worked at Right at Home for
three years and before this I worked
in residential care. The role sounded
like an opportunity to progress
my career and this was confirmed
when I first spoke to the managing
director who was passionate about
providing quality homecare.
" My first position was training
and compliance manager, in which I
was responsible for overseeing new
caregivers, and I'm now covering for the
registered manager who is on maternity
leave. This is a leadership role ensuring
both clients and caregivers receive
the highest standard of support.

" I have completed several training
courses, including an NVQ level 5
leadership and management in health and
social care. The additional responsibilities
and involvement with all departments
across the business has confirmed
my passion to progress my career.
" The most challenging part of my
role during the pandemic has been
ensuring we keep up-to-date with
all the current regulations, including
changes around PPE requirements.
The official guidance changed quickly
but the regular detailed updates from
National Office were very helpful.
" I love our family-feel culture and
how we have supported each other
through this pandemic. It was a very
proud moment when caregivers were
identified as key workers and given
the credit they deserve for all their
professional hard work, keeping our
local communities safe at home. "

INTEGRATED SUPPORT WORKER
This role involves supporting
people in their own homes, helping
to prevent avoidable hospital
admissions. You'll support people
to wash and dress themselves,
and help to motivate them to
regain their independence with
activities, under the supervision
of senior practitioners.
Qualifications needed An NVQ
level 2 or alternative, maths and
English, six months' experience in
a client-facing role, basic IT skills
and the ability to write reports.
Salary Around £18,000 to £19,500.

SENIOR POSITION

CARE MANAGER
This office-based role involves
ensuring the growth of the
community care business, recruiting
and managing staff, conducting
appraisals, focusing on business
development, and marketing
and promoting the company.
Qualifications needed An
NVQ level 3, plus a recognised
qualification in leadership for health
and social care is useful, as well
as knowledge and experience of
current legislation and policies.
Salary You can expect to earn
around £30,000 to £35,000.

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