Local Care Professionals across Redcar and Cleveland are urging people to consider a career in Care by highlighting how rewarding it is to work in Adult Social Care.
In a bid to encourage more people to work in the care sector, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council have teamed up with local Care Professionals in support of the national recruitment campaign, Made with Care, which runs until the end of March 2022.
The campaign aims to highlight the work of Professional Care Assistants, the emotional reward the role brings, the barriers to entering the sector and opportunities for training and availability of flexible working.
Latest data suggests there are over 300 vacancies in the adult social care sector in Redcar and Cleveland with an estimated 105,000 vacancies in England in 2020-21.
Deputy Manager of Sand Banks Care Centre, Leanne Manson, explained:
“We give our residents the love and support they need every day and the reaction and appreciation you get back goes above and beyond any expectation you might have.
“It can be challenging and hard work but we have a lot of fun while we are doing it.
“I started working in Care at 19 years old and worked my way up – it is such a rewarding job."
Jasmine Grey, Care Assistant for Caremark who provide care in people's homes in East Cleveland, said:
“I studied care at College and got my NVQs in Health and Social Care and then did placements and it is always something I wanted to do, to help other people.
“We get to help people in ways no-one else can – it is so worthwhile and totally different than other jobs."
Linda Teasdale, Supervisor for Caremark, continued:
“All clients' needs are different and every day is different.
“I enjoy seeing the clients and find it rewarding that what I do allows them to stay at home with their families instead of going into a care home or hospital.
“I started as a Care Assistant and worked my way up to Supervisor and would say to anyone thinking of a career in Care to give it a try.
“It is good to make a difference in someone's life and support them to stay at home for as long as they can."
Lee Smith, Acting Manager at Shoreline Nursing Home, Redcar, added:
“My first Care role was at Shoreline Nursing Home over 23 years ago and now I am the Acting Manager.
“I have experienced challenging times but with the help and support of my colleagues I have always managed to overcome these and move forward.
“For anyone thinking of working in Care I would say find out about all the different opportunities available, there are so many ways to progress and achieve your potential that a career in Care could be what you are looking for."
Cabinet Member for Adults, Cllr Mary Ovens said:
“Care Professionals like Leanne, Jasmine, Linda and Lee have done an unbelievable job throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and it is important that we highlight the fantastic work they do and get the message out there that a career in Care is rewarding and inspiring.
“It is a very responsible and valued job and vital to our communities. There are many different roles available and working in Care provides the opportunity to be part of something really special, so if you are thinking of a career in Care please take a look at all the opportunities that are on offer."
To search for a job in Care near you please visit www.indeed.co.uk or www.adultsocialcare.co.uk/job-search.aspx