career in care 2018

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Newbury Weekly News

Delivering care the Audley way

CHOOSING a career in care is admirable, and it can be incredibly gratifying – offer- ing a range of benefits while giving you the opportunity to improve other people’s lives. It is also a varied sector, spanning many different areas, allowing you to explore and find an area best suited to you. Audley Care is one of the UK’s most respected providers of care, recognised and registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Specialising in the care of older people who live in their own home, they offer bespoke support to owners across Audley villages as well as customers in the local community. When health needs change and daily tasks become more challenging, there’s no reason why people shouldn’t be able to continue to live the life they know and remain in the comfort of their own home. Often, a visit from a trusted and friendly face to help with a regu- lar routine is all that is required and this can make a significant difference to their lives. Despite the importance of care work, Audley Care recognises that there has been a drop in the numbers of those choosing to pursue a career in this sector. Not a day goes by without news of Britain’s creaking care system, with the understaffing of the NHS and bed blocking as familiar areas of concern. Within the UK, there needs to be a further drive to encourage individuals to choose this fulfilling and valuable career

Navigating any career can be challenging at times, but Audley Care always ensure that their carers are getting the most from their career by guiding them through it and playing to their strengths. By being a part of a growing and inspiring team, with the help of a motivated mindset, progres- sion can be incredibly fast. Don’t just take their word for it. Debra and Abby are two Audley Care employees who have progressed particularly fast in

forward to the new challenge that this role brings.” Abby said: “I joined the company at the beginning of 2017 as a Care quality supervi- sor. However, from the outset, it was clear to me that I was best suited to an office-based role, rather than being in the field. “With the full support from my Care branch manager, I was able to transition into this new role. “I now look after recruitment and compliance, a role that I am very much enjoying already.”

their careers. Hear from them first-hand how they have found their time at Audley. Debra said: “I have loved my first six months at Audley Care, working within what I feel is a very supportive and friendly team. “This has encouraged me to push forward in my career and I set my sights on promotional goals perhaps quicker than I thought I would. “This year I became an Audley Care quality supervisor. I look

choice – a push that the team at Audley Care are committed to supporting. Audley Care admire the work of their carers. They take great pride in the way that they work with them, striving to instill values of understanding, empathy and respect throughout and offering the highest level of training and expertise. Before Audley Care assistants embark on their career, they undertake industry-leading training, including a minimum

12-week programme and additional specialist courses giving them the best possible background and experience to care for customers. Through the Audley Academy, all of the care teams are funded to work towards their QCF level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care. They then build up specialist areas of skills by looking after customers with a range of needs, such as dementia, Parkinson’s, diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

Audley Carers are exceptional people, looking to make a real difference. We offer an excellent rate of pay, guaranteed hours, paid holidays, pension, flexible benefits and a great working environment with outstanding training through our own in-house Academy. If you would like to hear more please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 660 0240 for an informal chat or by email to recruitment@audleygroup.com Recruiting Now Care and Companion Assistants Full and part time hours available

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