Becoming a Carer

Author: Lucy Debenham

There are many vulnerable people in society who require partial or round-the-clock care. Working in the social care profession is unquestionably hard work, with many carers dealing with concerns that most people wouldn’t like to contemplate. But social care can also be extremely rewarding. This is because a good carer can make all the difference to someone’s quality of life.

Social care includes working with both young and old people, as well as those with physical or mental disability. Your personal and professional skills and strengths will undoubtedly decide which demographic you would like to work with, as carers can provide both physical and emotional support for many people. So the likelihood is that if you’re considering a career as a carer, you’ll be an excellent communicator, patient, a great problem solver and physically fit. But just how does one go about making a career change to become a carer?

Am I Right for the Job?

There are many different job opportunities within social care, from working in a residential home, to providing assistance within a person’s own home. If time allows, and if you have no former experience of working as a carer in any capacity, you might find that Voluntary Work in your local community is a great way to find out whether you’re right for the job.

It’s best to contact a specific voluntary group, many of which can be found in the Yellow Pages. Your local library will also most likely have information about your local branches of community social care voluntary groups. Be aware, too, that each prospective carer is screened through the Criminal Records Bureau before they begin their employment.

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Training

To be a carer you must have a good knowledge of the social welfare system, as well as an understanding of the law. However, this knowledge can be acquired on the job as, in most cases, you won’t actually need any formal qualifications to start working as a carer.

This means that a career as a carer is open to many people who have previously not had the appropriate qualifications for a job, or have been out of employment for long periods of time. Experience counts for a lot, and there are many examples of experience being used in place of formal qualifications to gain access to college or degree courses.

You can also train and develop your skills on the job, as many schemes will allow for day release training courses, as well as part-time college courses. Part-time courses usually come in the form of foundation and induction training and are undertaken within at least the first 12 weeks of your employment. Induction training also opens up opportunities to start studying for further qualifications.

Full-time courses result in qualifications such as a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Care and Management or Health and Social Care, or a relevant degree. NVQs are not exam-based qualifications – you will be assessed on different aspects of your day-to-day work.

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Funding

It’s also worth noting that in some circumstances, there is also the chance to support any full-time training courses with a payable allowance. Those that consider a career change into the caring profession tend to be more mature, and this usually means that they also have added responsibilities, such as dependent family and many outgoing expenses like mortgage payments. For this reason, to enable more mature students to study towards a degree qualification, there are now annual bursaries available for those who may otherwise struggle to Fund their education.

Other Caring Careers

For information and advice on alternative caring careers, visit our Carers and Education section of this site.

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81 questions

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Philipsmac 13/09/2022 at 9:42 pm

I live in Lagos Nigeria. I would like to register for social care training program. After graduation, does the certificate qualify me to migrate to Britain to take up a job as a social worker? Please give me details as a foreign prospective job seeker in this field.
Thanks.

Maddy 18/08/2020 at 10:15 am

Hello I’m a 54 year old woman recently left my career in retail and wanting to change my work environment and make a difference in time community,
I have no experience in the carer/ community industry but willing to learn and wanting to make a difference.
Madeleine Shelter

ACareerChange Editor 20/10/2017 at 9:49 am

That's lovely, we hope the above article helps you.

Wezza 17/10/2017 at 10:15 am

I want to change career and go into care work, but don't know were to start, as I have no degree or training, but do have some experience knowledge, as my 12year old boy has autism asperges. And I want a job which will be more rewarding for myself.

OnlyMe 16/09/2017 at 3:15 am

Hi I'm currently working as a carer, I would like to be a nurse. Could I do that through the company I work for- I mean if they arrange my NVQ'S till level 3?( as payments, booking and such)
What else I will be expected to complete?

ACareerChange Editor 11/05/2017 at 10:43 am

You need to speak to NHS trust or Primary Care Trust about this as there are various ways you can set this up.

Stwe2 08/05/2017 at 6:42 pm

Hello I am a registered children's nurse and I have been approached to be a carer. I just have a few questions. The family are going to be paying me themselves from a personal health budget. They are wanting me to register as self employed however from what I've read I don't need to as they are paying me is this the case? And do I need to register with the cqc? Thank you so much

ACareerChange Editor 23/03/2017 at 12:19 pm

You shouldn't need to register if you're planning on working for a registered care provider. If you plan on doing work as an individual it might be necessary. See here for further information

Daisy 22/03/2017 at 11:44 am

I am currently registered as a general nurse RN2. I don't want to revalidate with the NMC as I am close to retirement age. I am considering working as a home carer so I can continue into retirement. Do I have to register with the CQC or other organisation to work as a paid carer?

ACareerChange Editor 20/03/2017 at 12:25 pm

Speak to her current care providers and the local authority etc - anyone can be a carer but if it's a paid for service, you may need an NVQ etc.

Crimbo 17/03/2017 at 4:27 pm

I'm almost 25 and looking to care for my friend with terminal cancer, she currently has a carer but she is not doing what needs to be done or supporting her correctly. Can I become her carer instead?

Steve 03/01/2017 at 1:34 pm

I'm a 53 year old wanting a career change and to work as a carer I would be great for post.

ACareerChange Editor 11/08/2016 at 1:42 pm

You can try getting in touch with care organisations in your area...the council is a good place to start. There are college courses in various aspects of the care sector such as health & social care qualifications that you could look at too.

Princess 09/08/2016 at 9:11 pm

I'm 21 years old and not working and don't have any qualifications... And I was just wondering if I could become a carer and if so how do I start?

ACareerChange Editor 04/05/2016 at 12:43 pm

To do nursing, you will need to undertake a mental health nursing degree. The entry requirements are usually a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C plus two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. If this is not something you want to do, you could consider a mental health support worker role. Take a look at the Skills for Care website for further information.

lou 01/05/2016 at 9:50 pm

I've cared for my mum since I was little and I am now 18 years old I was just wondering if you had to have qualification to be a mental health nurse, or there would be places taking on that I could train on the job.

Al 13/04/2016 at 10:48 pm

I am interested in becoming a carer for disability children and adult but need more help on how to start this when I work part time already

lou 10/04/2016 at 9:17 pm

I lost my partner to cancer a year ago and i care for him till the day he was taken from me i am 42 years old and i want to care for other people make them as comfortable as possible can i learn or study from home

Izzie 09/02/2016 at 9:55 am

I am interested in starting some training/ learning to be a carer

Alex 09/11/2015 at 12:33 pm

Hello, I am very interested in becoming a residential carer however I am only 17 years old and use a motorbike as my transport, so I was just wondering what is the minimumal age to become a carer also would I need to hold a full driving license, thankyou

Pete 16/10/2015 at 12:53 am

Hi, Am enquiring about working in the UK as a carer and was wondering whether there is a statutory level of training required as there is here. Here we require a QQI level 5 in Healthcare or a similar Major Award. Do you require the same qualification to work in the UK as a carer?

ACareerChange Editor 24/09/2015 at 12:08 pm

We only provide advice, we do not run any courses. You should try colleges/caring organisations in the area you're looking at to find out where/what the opportunities are. There is list of some organisations and charities in the care sector here.

ACareerChange Editor 23/09/2015 at 9:52 am

Ask around local caring organisations. If there are any openings you stand a good chance with your attitude and your health & social care qualification. Your local council will have a list of care homes if you cannot find any on the Internet - they may also be able to tell you about home care jobs in your area to (where you care for people in their own homes).

none 22/09/2015 at 1:48 pm

I am a 59 year old lady residing in SA but would like to become a carer in the UK. Please advise if you run any training courses and the procedure involved.
Thank you.

Al 20/09/2015 at 9:25 pm

Hi, I'm 17 looking to become a carer.I've ways been interested in this career as I've always been brought up in a respectful,kind,thoughtful way that always thinks of others before yourself attitude.I have plenty of experience with caring for others, such as for my grandad,nan and different family members. I love helping people out and making sure they are settled and happy. I took health and social care in school and got a distinction in it. One of my favourite lessons. I don't have any other qualifications as follows too become a carer. Where do I go from here too learn and get a job in this chosen career?

Snowdonia Editor 16/09/2015 at 11:35 am

@Millie. There is good info in the above article...all about volunteering, training and qualifications. I did local voluntary work on Saturdays (just ask your council for a list of care homes). Then was offered work in one while I did my NVQ

Millie 15/09/2015 at 12:35 pm

I've been interested in a career in care for quite some time but have never known the right way to go about it or where to even begin?! I am currently working in a call centre so the only real experience I have is caring for my younger siblings and other family members. Can anybody give me any information as to how I would go about it? Thank you!!

ACareerChange Editor 09/09/2015 at 11:30 am

There is a huge demand for more people to enter the caring profession. A report by the charity Anchor called for more men in the caring sector and found that older people could also play a role.

Itty 08/09/2015 at 9:05 am

Hi , I am 49 years old , and thinking of starting a career in care . Is their a call for men , or is the majority female . Any advise would be appreciated . Thank you .

EM 29/08/2015 at 2:34 pm

For anyone considering care whether on a mobile basis or live in, here is my story. I decided to try my hand at caring as it was something I had wanted to do for some time, and in my previous job had always had the most wonderful relationship with the elderly clients. I replied to a job advertisement for a live in carer, not thinking I would hear back as I had no official care experience, just helping out looking after my relatives, but I had worked with people for 29 years and had plenty of life experience.

Anyway, I did hear back, went to meet the client's Daughter who told me the ins and outs of the various problems that her relative suffered from, but I came away from that meeting with the impression that the client was a very nice, very amenable person who just needed some help and support. I went to meet my potential client at her home and we had a lovely conversation about life in general and I came away feeling positive. I went and shadowed the other carer or a few hours and cooked dinner etc then came home. A couple of months later I was asked to go back and do a weekend shadow, so basically I went on the Friday afternoon, and slept over for the following 2 nights, in the lounge, not in the carer's room which was right opposite the client's room. I was warned that the client might get up in the night and I may hear her shuffling around but she did not, she slept through. The weekend went quite well, the lady was calm and relaxed. So basically then I was offered the job, I asked her Daughter what training I needed re manual handling etc and she said "oh just use your common sense". So I was taken on with no real experience, no NVQs and no other official training, and I felt really proud of myself as they said they "chose" me because of my personality.

However, when I started my first day of a 3 week stint, things didn't go too well. The lady suffered from dreadful anxiety amongst other things (the degree of it I had not been made aware of) and when I made her a sandwich for lunch she nearly burst into tears as I had not cut it into quarters. I didn't think anything of it, obviously her other carer did things in a way she had got used to so I followed along.

The following day I had been booked on a day trip with the lady (with hindsight I think this was not the wisest thing to do to someone who was only in their second day). We were stranded in a country house estate, the weather was bad, and the lady cried for 3 hours solid, swore at me, and I convinced the minibus driver it would be a good idea to nip us back home then go back for the others. When we got back she then cried all afternoon because we came home. In the first week things went from bad to worse, she hit me with her walking stick, attempted to bite me, swore at me, and liked to take pleasure in mocking my northern accent, my clothes, and my hair which unfortunately has some Arabic heritage and can be quite wild!!

This behaviour continued for the whole 3 we

ACareerChange Editor 17/08/2015 at 12:40 pm

You can take courses relating to health and social care, ask at your local college. Some caring organisations will however, offer training on the job, or the chance to study part time whilst working so it would also be worth asking your local council/social services and any private care homes or organisations in your area.

nevan 16/08/2015 at 10:50 pm

I am a stay at home mum for many years now. I want to become a carer what qualifications do I need and do I need to do courses? My youngest child is 4 so I would need the work to fit round his needs. Any advice much appreciated.

Kay 15/08/2015 at 9:36 pm

I love being a carer. I worked in bars for 10 years and I wanted a new challenge. Home Instead Senior care who I work for have been brilliant. Comprehensive training and support made me feel very at ease and confident. I had no experience of care before and they showed me everything and give me lots of training. The hours are to suit me and my family. Really rewarding job. They also didn't push me to deal with complex clients at first, they match your skills to the needs of their clients.

lisa 26/05/2015 at 3:26 pm

I am really interested in a career change I work in a call centre at the moment but I have always had an interest in health care or becoming a carer if I could please have some more information. Thanks

red 20/04/2015 at 7:17 pm

I have been a carer for almost 10 years social service budgets are being cut so the carer has to do more domestic and nursing work for the same money which is just above minimum wage, more paperwork with this job in the last few years. This is not a profession and all the so called professionals think that carers are the lowest of the low until this job is recognised as a profession I would say stay well clear unless you want to be blamed for every mistake, misfortune that presents its self at work, if something happens then you are to blame even if you were a hundred miles away and on your day off!!

ACareerChange Editor 21/04/2015 at 2:36 pm

@stan. Hope the steps given in the article are helpful to you.

Stan 19/04/2015 at 10:42 am

I am looking fit a change of career and am very interested in becoming a career but I need some info on how to get started

ACareerChange Editor 06/02/2015 at 12:18 pm

@Jan. Certainly sounds like they need reporting, they're clearly abusing the system and exploiting dedicated and caring people.

Jan 02/02/2015 at 10:01 pm

My daughter has been caring for a young woman since September 2014, she shadowed another carer without pay for approx a month, was told she would get £8 per hr for the first 3 mths then £9 after that, when the 3 months were up they ( mother and main carer) decided her money would not go up until 6mths! At no time has she had a police check, she has to pay £3 each working day for her food. She feels there is a lot of money going to the 2 people mentioned ie the mother and main carer. My daughter is going to report all this to the social services as they are trying to get rid of her as she asks too many questions. It's such a great shame as she gets on so well with her lady, they have a real rapor and my daughter really loves this job, I really feel that the lady's needs are taking second place to the amount of money this pair are creaming off!

ACareerChange Editor 06/11/2014 at 10:38 am

@Marcio. Thanks for taking the time to make your appreciation known.

Marcio 04/11/2014 at 4:47 pm

Excellent article! Well written and rather motivating for those who are looking to pursue a career in the health care sector.

Thank you for sharing Lucy Debenham.

shaddy 11/10/2014 at 5:46 pm

Hi I want to get into caring, I'am unemployed at the moment, have never done caring before but feel I would be very good at it, I'am 56 , I don't have money for courses are there any free one's I could do to get me started.I live in Lowestoft Suffolk , any help would be very much appreciated

BABE 20/09/2014 at 2:46 pm

hi can you tell me how old legaley you have to be before you can be a carer in the community please.

ACareerChange Editor 19/09/2014 at 10:49 am

@David. You could do some voluntary work in a caring organisation (old people's home, hospice etc) while still working and see how it suits you. This would also help you with vital experience when applying for work. There are NVQs that you can undertake, but these are often studied in conjunction with working in the profession - so ask at your local colleges and the university.

David 18/09/2014 at 9:34 am

I'm 33 and worked in the hospitality business for 15 years. I've wanted to be a carer for 6 of those years and been tempted with pay rises to stay.
I am now too passionate about following my heart and becoming a carer I live in Plymouth and I don't know where to start.
Is there any advice I could have please.

Moll 17/09/2014 at 4:26 pm

I have run my own catering company for the last 30 years. I am 58 and have decided that I would like a change in career. I am very good with people, can cook of course and think I am a very caring person. I like old people! I am fit and healthy but have no qualifications. if I need to train, I would need to do this whilst I am still working 3 days a week. Please can you give me some advice on how I could become a carer. Thanks
Moll

ACareerChange Editor 28/08/2014 at 2:40 pm

@siobhan. That's a good question, we don't get many people asking about effectively setting up their own business to offer a caring service. We will do some research and maybe do a feature on this soon. Keep checking back!

siobhan 14/08/2014 at 3:40 pm

hi im thinking of working for my self doing home care in peoples own homes I have experience as im a home carer now just wondering what do I need to do set up on my own thanks

chez 11/08/2014 at 8:16 pm

Hi I'm 50years old and thinking Id like a career change to care Work.would they consider me as being to old, I cared for my Mum with my sister at the end of her life which was hard and also rewarding to know we had helped in every way possible to give her the best to the end. Do you need to sit exams or do you just train as you go,,, I.would love to help others as I get on well with the elderly

grannyH Editor 12/06/2014 at 12:24 pm

@Smccullogh12. You should contact all your local care organisations (those that run care homes and businesses that employ in-home carers too). Sometimes, they will take you on and train you on-the-job, alongside gaining a qualification. In England they are NVQs but in Scotland - SVQs. Sounds like you'll be a fab carer, so good luck with it all :)

Smcculloch12 11/06/2014 at 2:41 pm

Hi there, I am currently caring for my grandad who has late stages Alzheimer's and this has made me realise I would be really good doing this as a career. I don't know where to start... Do I need to go to college for a couple of years? I have just come out of college after having done another subject. I am 23, a mum to a 4 year old and a very caring person. Can someone advise? Oh and I'm in Scotland if that makes a difference... Thanks

bexie 29/05/2014 at 3:40 pm

Hi im not asking a questions just giving some advice for others looking to get into care. I am 19 years old and i have just finished school (i have no qualifications in care!) I have just become a carer and its a lot easier than i first thought. Firstly i would advise visiting the careworx website which provides details of any jobs going in your area.Apply for as many as you feel necessary. you will then receive a phonecall asking a few questions about yourself and invite you to an interview (mine was with allied healthcare) at this point they know nothing more than your name, address and phone number. when you attend the interview you will be asked to bring with you an application form, basically a cv. They then read this and ask you to complete a series of questions on yourself and why you applied. So long as you are genuinely a caring person and put this point across in your interview, no qualifications or experience are needed. Most healthcare companies are willing to provide the training so long as you are willing to put in the time and effort with their customers. After your interview if you are offered the job you will then have to apply for a DBS check which they do for you all you have to do is provide the money and details. when this has returned and you pass your checks you will then attend 4 days of induction training, after which you will have a weeks worth of shadowing before being given a rota of your own to follow. Good luck!

Elle 30/04/2014 at 9:33 pm

I'm 18 years old almost 19 and have been doing hairsressig since school, but I d like to become a carer. I just wanted to know how I would get into it the only experience I have is dealing with elderly /disabled who come into the salon and attending to there needs and helping them whilst they are with us. I love listening and talking to them they always have so many story's! So id just like to know what training I'll need to do or wether I can go straight in and train and help in a care home! I'd really love some information on what to do thanks.

Posi 18/04/2014 at 5:26 pm

Hi i have always interested to be a carer in residential or nursing homes,i dont have experience.can please email me where to study or train to be a carer so i can have some qualifications.im from africa.thanks.

Debs 12/02/2014 at 9:47 pm

Hi have been in retail for 15 years .I would like a change of career , I am interested to be a carer I have been thinking about it for a long time because I feel I am the right person for it .I love to look after people,but I no experience.Can you help me.

matt 23/07/2013 at 12:05 pm

Hi, I am 30 years of age and have given 14 loyal years to retail, I left school with no clue of what I wanted to do with my life and was tempted with a full time salary. I am about to be made redundant due to the difficult trading climate and feel this is a blessing in disguise to get myself started on a career path in care, something I feel my strengths would well adapt too. My concerns are that I have no experiene or qualifications in this area and that I would need my salary to atleast match my current one. Could you please advise on where to start?. Thankyou.

Sal 14/05/2013 at 1:32 pm

Hi,i was wondering if you could send me out some infomation about being a carer as im really interested in becoming a carer. I am looking
for a change in career, my nan has recently been
Diagnosed with dementia and I have helped with her care.
I pride myself on been professional and very patient.
Thank you
Sally

Mattb 06/04/2013 at 8:45 pm

I want to move into a career caring for children with learning difficulties or as a classroom assistant for children with learning difficulties.

I have no formal training & can't afford to leave full time employment to return to college. How would I go about gaining qualifications?

Could you e-mail me with any advice please?

amy 16/03/2013 at 5:07 pm

I have always been interested in becoming a carer. Could you please email me with more information.

Maureen 11/03/2013 at 9:46 am

i have worked for years in retail ,but now my parents are elderly and my dad has dementia ,i am serious thinking of becoming a carer ,I help my brother look after my parents ,Can you tell me what is needed ,Do you need a car etc

chan 01/03/2013 at 3:49 pm

Hi.
I am seriously looking to change careers and being a carer is something i have always wanted to do. I do not have any experience and wonder what i would need to do to become a carer at a care home and also how long it would take.

Tracey 07/02/2013 at 3:08 pm

Hi I am looking to change my career to a care . I am have be a restaurant manager for the last 5 years and been on catering for the last 16 years . I have many qualifications but all in catering so I like to see what I would need to start my path in care . Please could you send me some information on how I could change my career path many thanks Tracy x

Jenny 04/01/2013 at 5:01 pm

I'm currently looking for a change in career and have always had an interest in care but have never pursued it. Any carers I know love the job and say it is very rewarding and my mum used to do it and also loved it. I currently work full time, Monday to Friday 9-5 so how would I go about training to become a carer?

Many thanks, in advance.

Sam 18/12/2012 at 8:59 pm

I am so much interested in becoming a carer. I enjoy company of old people and have this enthusiasm to serve them. I have had no experience or no qualification relevant to it. I work full-time in a supermarket (Mon-Fri) which leaves me with only 2 days to study for carer course or do something to introduce myself what job actually involves. Can you please tell me what is the best thing to do part-time to acquire some strong caring skills before I actually leave my full-time job and go out in care industry.

Many Thanks

Mel 21/10/2012 at 3:55 am

I am interested in becoming a carer can somebody please tell me what qualifications or course i need to do to become one Many thanks

maz 21/09/2012 at 11:49 am

I have been a carer for over 15 yrs with N.V.Q 2&3 I have now got a criminal record I have not worked for 1 year over this I am 59 of age I have no incom comming in, will this stop me getting another care job?

rosie 12/09/2012 at 4:03 pm

i work in care with elderly and dementia i am a senior care doing medication ,i have nvq3 and level 2 in safe handlig of medication. i would love to start up my own buisness from home going out looking after clients , and maybe employ staff. i am unsure of what i need to do and how i get clients to go to could you please put me on the right track

chaz85 28/08/2012 at 4:56 pm

I looking to start a home care service in my local area on my own as self employed anything i need other than my own CRB check, i have an NQV level 2 and Medication training.

NICOLE 23/08/2012 at 4:37 pm

hi im really interested in becoming a residential carer and would like some more information on how i would go about .

queenie 07/07/2012 at 3:01 pm

just wondering what next steps do i need to take to become my own personnel carer im in progress of finishin my nvq and would like to start on my own already working in care at moment with an aency

Fran 03/07/2012 at 4:08 pm

Currently I am working as a Probation Officer, however, contact with people is limited and this is what I signed up for. I am therefore considering a career change, however, I have no qualification for the care sector. I would like information as to the availability of courses, or alternatively on site work and training. Please advise. thank you.

Vic 22/06/2012 at 1:05 pm

I would like to start my own business as a home carer as a sole proprieter but i dont have any nvq qualifications just lots of experience working in a selection of care settings for the past 10 years. What do i need to do to set up my home care business?
Thanks for any help you give

sadie4fran 03/06/2012 at 1:15 pm

can i become a carer even though i have got a criminal record ?

Han 17/05/2012 at 1:36 pm

I am wondering if you can offer me some advice. I would like to start up on my own as a self employed personal assistant, mainly with dementia. I have worked for social sevices as a reablement worker now for four years but want to work around my family commitments. I do not have an NVQ but lots of council training, does that matter and also I am not registered with any kind of organisation. Have looked up on the internet but cant seem to find any info. Can you offer me any help or refer me to anyone. All I know is that I need carers insurance and register with CQC.

sarah 27/03/2012 at 2:51 pm

Hi, just wanted to say that I am a home carer and whilst I love what I do, it really can be a thankless job.
I get paid minimum wage but more than half of that goes on the petrol it takes to get me from one place to another.
I never finish on time because people always need that little bit more. I get paid for around 6 hours a day but my working hours are spread from 7am to 11am and we do not get petrol allowance or get paid for the time we spend travelling. I work over 3 counties.
I have been working with this particular company for 2 months now and have had 3 days off so my social life just about died.
This is just a warning for people. I love my job, but it is hard.

laris 05/03/2012 at 11:56 am

I have been offered a job to help a disabled child with activities. The work will be from the childs' home to activity centres. Can anyone with good experiences( no qualifications) become selfemployed Carer? Do I need to be registered somewhere? And will normal liability insurance cover care circumstances? Does the parent need additional insurance? How am I assured to be proper employed if I am not the selfemployer but the parent the employer?

kemzy 24/02/2012 at 1:37 pm

i am from nigeria,am interested to be a care. Pls i need more information

san 25/11/2011 at 9:58 pm

I Would like some infomation on being a carer thank you

emma 13/10/2011 at 4:12 pm

Hi, i was wondering if you could send me out some infomation about being a carer as im really interested in becoming a carer. Thank you

dawn clark 13/10/2011 at 2:47 pm

I used to work in a care home as a cleaner, for five years, i was supposed to be finished at 11.30, but never did, as i loved just chatting to the elderly and letting them know someone cared, as some its a careless job to some people.

chas 06/10/2011 at 10:15 pm

please email me more details for becoming a carer.thanks

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