In the light of the UK government’s return to work of lone parents with children, announced in a recent white paper, many may wish to consider the opportunities available in care work.

“ There is a critical shortage of temporary care assistants in care homes nationwide....and you can often work the hours to suit your family and other commitments. It is possible to return to work after around three months, once training and CRB and other credentials checks are completed, “ says Penny, founder of nurses and care assistants agency Ambition 24hours.

Ambition 24hours organises courses nationwide for people who wish to train as a healthcare assistant and work in a care home or other care setting. This includes three-day classroom training, as well as 30 hours work experience to enable the individual to put the theory into practice. Upon completion of satisfactory work experience, theory reports and written references the candidate is eligible for work with Ambition 24hours.

Penny Streeter OBE, a CBI ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’, is the founder and MD of Ambition 24hours, a 24-7 medical staffing agency group that recruits, manages and supplies qualified staff for temporary jobs and employment in hospitals, GP surgeries, care homes and with other healthcare providers. Divisions include jobs for locum doctors, nurses and care assistants and allied health professionals, with 14 branch offices in the UK  nationwide. There is also a private homecare nursing service, such as for post-operative care, after a stay in hospital.

The three-day course for care assistants costs £160. It comprises the following modules: the role of the care assistant; dress code; communication; patient hygiene; hand washing; mouth care; pressure area care; infection control; health and safety; fire safety; bed making; food and hygiene; nutrition; moving and handling; emergency first aid and basic life support; incontinence; administration; protection of vulnerable adults and children; policies and procedures.

If you anyone who could benefit from these arrangements then please ask them to follow the link below or text “Gavin” to 60300

For further details of training as a care assistant with Ambition 24hours visit Ambition 24hours.