Care workers are the beating heart of the healthcare sector offering comfort and care to people of all walks of life. If you are considering becoming a care worker or care assistant in a care home, you may be wondering what qualifications you need to become a care worker. We’ll answer this and more in our guide to becoming a care worker.
What Does a Care Worker Do?
If you are considering a care worker career, the first thing you should know is what a care worker does. If you are planning to become a care assistant in a care home, your role may involve a number of different tasks to contribute to the care of care home residents. Some typical things a care assistant might encounter in a day-to-day role include things such as helping care home residents with day-to-day tasks such as dressing or eating as well as helping care home residents take part in activities and being a listening ear.
What Qualifications Do you Need to Become a Care Assistant?
The most important thing to consider when thinking of applying to become a care assistant is that soft skills, such as empathy and approachability are often more important qualifications as a care assistant. Many care worker roles offer on-the-job training to ensure you are comfortable and capable of excelling in your role and providing the best service possible to those in your care. Being able to demonstrate that you have provided a caring role in the past will help indicate that you are able to care for vulnerable people by providing compassion and dignity.
When considering qualifications for a care assistant position, many care homes suggest the possession of an NVQ level two or three in health and social care or the willingness to work towards one. Having first aid experience or a first-aid-related qualification is also a great skill to be able to offer when considering becoming a care worker.
Where Can I Find Care Assistant Jobs?
Care assistant positions are available in a wealth of settings depending on your preferences. Select Healthcare have a range of care homes across the country providing quality care to our residents. We are always on the lookout for dedicated care staff with a willingness to learn. If you possess an NVQ level two or are looking to complete one, our care assistant roles could e your new perfect match. Take a look at our care assistant careers here and submit your CV to see if we have the perfect care worker role for you.
