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The Role of a Carer

What does a carer do?

A carer is someone that provides support to someone who needs help because of their illness. This could be from an unpaid carer such as a family member, friend or partner or a paid carer who is hired to provide support.

A home carer can help in many different ways to help make life easier for someone living with a disability, injury or illness. They can help care for the individual such as help with medications, mobility and personal care such as washing, dressing and using the toilet. But they can also help out around the home – such as helping with cleaning and cooking or errands such as picking up prescriptions or doing the food shopping.

The role of a home carer is flexible and varied and can be tailored to a person’s individual needs – therefore the amount of care provided can be flexible too from a couple of hours a week to several hours a day. For ongoing or constant care, it may be necessary for a live in carer.

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Types of care

Live-in care

From general housekeeping, meal preparation and companionship through to personal care and more complex needs, Novus Care can help.

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Visiting care

From general housekeeping, meal preparation and companionship through to personal care and more complex needs, Novus Care can help.

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Dementia care

From general housekeeping, meal preparation and companionship through to personal care and more complex needs, Novus Care can help.

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What is a live in carer?

A live in carer is someone who moves into the home to provide round the clock care for someone. They will have their own room in the home as well as agreed time off but will be there as a source of support when needed such help getting ready in the morning or evening, getting in and out of bed, mealtimes or attending appointments.

Live in care is often a welcome alternative to residential care, allowing someone to stay in their own home while still receiving the dedicated care they need. This is ideal if someone lives alone or needs constant support.

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Why do carers choose this career?

Carers live up to their name, they care, that is why they choose to take on this incredible role to support people who need additional help. Many people find it rewarding to meet and build a relationship with someone and provide the care that they need to feel comfortable and content.

Where possible, a carer will try to promote independence rather than doing everything for someone. Having independence is important to many people and having that encouragement and support to do things yourself where you can is rewarding for both parties.

A carer has a duty of care to ensure the person they look after feels safe, comfortable and content. They are there to provide practical and emotional support and help in whatever way they can. Dignity and respect is at the forefront of their care.

Why do carers choose this career?

Carers live up to their name, they care, that is why they choose to take on this incredible role to support people who need additional help. Many people find it rewarding to meet and build a relationship with someone and provide the care that they need to feel comfortable and content.

Where possible, a carer will try to promote independence rather than doing everything for someone. Having independence is important to many people and having that encouragement and support to do things yourself where you can is rewarding for both parties.

A carer has a duty of care to ensure the person they look after feels safe, comfortable and content. They are there to provide practical and emotional support and help in whatever way they can. Dignity and respect is at the forefront of their care.

Application Process

We’re here to guide you every step of the way

Step 1

Call our recruitment team on 0808 208 0088 or email: [email protected]

Step 2

A member of our recruitment team will contact you for an interview

Step 3

We request an enhanced DBS check and 2 external references on your behalf

Step 4

You’re invited for an assessment/interview at a local office

Step 1

Call our recruitment team on 0808 208 0088 or email: [email protected]

Step 2

A member of our recruitment team will contact you for an interview

Step 3

We request an enhanced DBS check and 2 external references on your behalf

Step 4

You’re invited for an assessment/interview at a local office

Why join Novus Care

We are not your average home care provider. We are one of the UK’s leading home care providers, providing quality care in the home for over 10 years and we are growing… fast. We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and work hard to achieve our mission of enabling independent living at home, and we are proud of our multiple positive reviews from clients and their families.

We understand that working in the care sector can be challenging, but we make it rewarding too. Whatever your role, we give every member of staff the care and the support they need to thrive and offer career progression, quality training and career paths to a supportive, friendly environment. Our homecare jobs offer flexible working hours which means you will be able to achieve a healthy work life balance.

Why choose Novus Care?

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