Care work with Beamsmoor Care At Home

Who can work in Home Based Care?

We require people who reflect the local communities in which we provide our services, and have the skills, abilities and aptitude to provide a high quality service to our service users and their carers, so we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds

What qualifications do I need?

To start as a Care Assistant (1) you do not need a care qualification. However, the Care Quality Commission require all care workers to complete their induction, foundation during their first year and within two years you will need to be registered on an NVQ level 2.

Do I need anything else to do the work?

Yes - the work involves visiting people in their own homes, so you will benefit from having a full driving licence and access to motor transport e.g. car or motorbike. (It is sometimes possible to arrange some work that you can carry out on foot or by public transport but the amount of work available will be small). As the work involves supporting vulnerable people you will also need a full criminal record bureau (CRB) check; even if you already have a current one with a previous employer. But our administration team will process this and there is no charge to you (providing you carry out at least 200 hours paid employment for Beamsmoor Care).

How old must I be?

You must be at least 17 (due to the above)

What is the work like?

Every service user has an agreed care plan that describes the care they need. Therefore, the work varies and is different, it will also change, as the service users needs change. You could be providing personal care by assisting a service user to get up washed and dressed or helping to remind and monitor the service user to take their medication and eat regularly, you may also be working with carers and other professionals to provide a complete care package. The next day or week this could change, particularly if the service user is recovering from an illness or operation - that is what makes the job interesting and challenging.
If you want to find out more about jobs in home based care you can contact one of our care managers for an informal discussion or you can contact either of the offices to review the latest vacancies. If you are interested in becoming a home based care assistant you can contact the South Lakeland recruitment team based in Kendal on 01539 815652 or Furness and Barrow recruitment team based in Ulverston on 01229 588 588 who will be happy to discuss available opportunities across the region.

What could it lead to?

If you want to work as a Home-based care assistant and want to know more about what it may lead to there is an organisation called TOPSS who are an employment-led body leading on education, training and workforce development strategy for social care, including social work.

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Care work with Beamsmoor Care At Home