Role Characteristics
- Personal care including helping someone to bathe and dress
- Household tasks such as doing the laundry, ironing and light housework
- Prepare tasty, nutritious meals, snacks and drinks
- Provide mobility support to help people stay safe and mobile at home
- Accompany people to go out into the community to visit shops or medical appointments
- Provide a friendly and reliable face to the people you care for
Skills
- Communication
- Empathy
- Reliability
- Team work
- Time Management
- Observation
Day in the life
Watch the video to learn about a Day in the Life of a Home Care Worker.
Routes into this role
Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.
- Volunteering or work experience
- Apply directly
- GCSEs
- BTEC
- T-Level
- An apprenticeship
How to become
There are many routes into becoming a Home Care Worker; these include apprenticeships, volunteering or work experience.
Employers may expect GCSEs in English and maths or a qualification in Health and Care, but you could complete these once you're hired.
It might be helpful to have experience working in a similar role or with older people. You could gain this experience through a volunteering, work experience, an apprenticeship or from your personal life.
Where can this role lead
No matter what role you start in or where you are in your career path, there are always opportunities to develop and progress in health and care.
A Home Care Worker is a great stepping stone into other roles within Health and Care. With experience you could become a Senior Home Care Worker, leading a team of Home Care Workers and training others. With further training you could become an Adult Nurse, Midwife or Occupational Therapist.
Location
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Community Settings
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Peoples Homes
Working hours
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Casual Hours
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Flexible Hours
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Full Time
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Irregular Hours
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Nights
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Part Time
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Weekdays
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Weekends