What to expect from jobs for carers in the UK
A carer is there to provide help and support for someone who may need additional help in their daily life due to a disability, injury, or illness. A carer will be experienced in providing medical, physical, and psychological care.
The day-to-day duties of a carer are varied and may consist of tasks including light housework such as cleaning, laundry, shopping and cooking, assistance with personal care, supervising medication, physiotherapy. A carer will build a trusting relationship with their patient and an understanding of their ability and needs, aiding or encouraging independence where it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Live In Carer Jobs in the UK
The main benefit of a live in carer is that they are available to provide care around the clock for someone, helping them get up and dressed in the morning and helping them into bed in the evening. Live-in carers provide that additional feeling of safety and security when living alone and it allows for both parties to build a bond.
The Ideal Applicant for Carer Jobs
A carer needs to of course be caring and intuitive to someone’s needs as they may not always be able to communicate it effectively. They need to care deeply about ensuring someone can have as fulfilling a life as they can and feel safe in their care.
They will show respect and discretion at all times, allowing someone to feel comfortable in even the most personal and intimate of times.
They will need to have patience and sympathy and understand that sometimes behaviour for the people they care for can be out of frustration, medication or part of their illness such as dementia or following a stroke.
Jobs for Family Carers
We’re always advertising for new positions in locations across the UK, so carers looking for jobs should look at our latest available positions and if you can’t find something that’s right for you, please do keep checking back.
If you do see a job that you think could be perfect for you then please get in touch with us, quoting the job reference number.
The Graham Agency has been operating for over thirty five years to provide jobs for family carers as well as a range of other domestic household roles.