Why Become An In-Home Carer?
With so many different career paths to choose from, we wanted to give you a feel for why we believe you should consider a career as an in-home carer.
According to The Centre for Ageing Better, in 2022 there were almost 11 million people in England aged 65 and over, with the English population ageing rapidly. The need for more people to enter caring professions is increasing so why should you consider a job in home care.
We’ve pulled together a list of our top reasons for joining the Burley’s Home Care Team as an in-home carer.
The Characters You’ll Meet
The lifeline of companionship
We have some amazing service users, many of which have lovely stories to tell. Working in care means you’ll get to meet some great people; from the teams you work with to the clients you’ll be helping. All of which have stories to share, knowledge to impart and jokes to tell. If you love people and have time to listen and help, then a choosing a job as an in-home carer could be the ideal position for you. It’s a lifeline to a lot of our service users to have the companionship which is provided by our carer’s visits.
The Feel-Good Factor
A rewarding career choice
Imagine how great you’ll feel knowing that every day you’ve helped someone! Every day you get to put a smile on people’s faces, you help them stay in the homes that they love. Our carers deserve a massive pat on the back for the hard work they put in to making sure our service users are safe, well, happy and looked after in the comfort of their own homes.
It really is a rewarding career choice and although it can be hard work, the positivity you’ll feel knowing that you’ve done some good will outweigh the effort. Knowing you’ve helped someone is a great feeling to come away with at the end of each day.
You Get Paid To Have A Cuppa
OK, so that’s not all you’ll do, but a lot of your job will be about chatting, having a cuppa, helping with the chores, and generally just making sure that the person you are caring for is happy and safe.
No Need For A Gym Membership
You’ll be on the go a lot, so who needs a gym, when you’ll be getting your steps in at work. If you like to keep active, then this is the career for you!
Work Life Balance
A career with flexibility
We all need the right balance in life and with a career in home care you can work flexibly around the family, your social life, or your hobbies. In a recent study by Aviva they found that work life balance was ranked as the number one priority for employees, over and above salary.
Since the Pandemic we’ve all placed more value of having a balanced life, where we can spend time with our loved ones. Working in care gives you the flexibility to improve your work life balance and is an ideal career choice for fitting around family and friends.
Variety Is The Spice Of Life
Or so they say… well here at Burley’s Home Care we can certainly provide variety with no two days being the same. Maybe not ideal if you like order and routine, but if a bit of variety keeps you on your toes, then you should consider a career in home care.
Personal Development
We’re always honest and yes it can be a challenge at times, working in care. However, we like to think that the better way of looking at it is that it’s a great opportunity to learn new skills, increase your self-confidence and improve your personal development. As well as all the on job training you receive and career development too!
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Learn more about working with Burley’s Home Care
There are so many different aspects to working in home care, we’d be happy to chat through with you, so feel free to contact our team any time and we’ll answer any questions you may have.
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How To Become A Carer in the UK
Careers in care are like no other, it is an incredibly rewarding career that delivers job satisfaction each and every day. The role gives you the chance to truly impact others’ lives by helping them stay in the comfort of their own homes.
The Ideal job For The Over 50’s and Parents
Whether you are over 50, over 60, a working parent, or someone looking for weekend work, a career in care provides the perfect combination of a rewarding job that offers flexible hours.
Home Care Training and Development
At Burleys we believe that comprehensive training is the foundation of exceptional care, which is why we invest in our carers right from the start.
The Care Mentor: Your Essential Training Tool
Here at Burleys Home Care we like to provide all of our new team members with a Care Mentor, or ‘buddy’ early in their training.
Discounts For Carers
Why not treat yourself to a little something extra? As a Carer, you’re entitled to an array of discounts that can make life a little easier and a lot more fun!
View Current Care Vacancies
Burley’s Home Care are hiring Home Carers, Care Assistants and Support Care Worker Jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Burley’s home care is a friendly, family run, award winning business born out of a passion to want to provide meaningful and sustained care for people in their own homes. The transition into care can be a difficult time and often overwhelming, if you think you can provide the care and compassion that our clients need then we want to hear from you.
Earn up to £14.40 an hour! Our competitive pay varies based on hours and location. Connect with our Recruitment Team to learn more.
We are always excited to hear from compassionate individuals who want to make a positive impact and have a number of Healthcare Support Worker roles available currently.
Consider applying for a Live-In carer position. Both roles involve caring providing Care at Home, but Live-In Carers offer 24/7 support.
We encourage you to check out the live in care jobs page to find out more about the roles available.
We have both full-time and part-time support worker roles available as well as office jobs in our Ringwood head office. We offer flexible contract options, including part-time contracts. After applying, our recruiters will discuss all available options with you.
Absolutely! At Burley’s Home Care, we prioritise personal qualities over industry background for home care roles. Your passion for helping others and your commitment to learning and growing in the field are what truly matter. Rest assured, we are here to support your journey towards becoming a professional care worker.
The role of a healthcare assistance requires no experience! All you need is a caring and can-do attitude, a valid driving license, access to a vehicle, and the right to work in the UK. Our Burleys Homecare Academy will support you every step of the way to ensure you feel confident in your support worker role. Apply today to kickstart your career and join our team.