Part-Time Carer
Although many people worry about asking for or accepting help, the reality is we could all benefit from some additional support from time to time. So, if you’ve noticed you are struggling with some day-to-day tasks, whether that’s taking care of yourself or your home, you may be considering what help is available to you.
The good news is that accepting you need some help at home doesn’t mean you automatically need someone to move in with you and provide round-the-clock support. In fact, for many people, part-time visiting care, where a carer provides support at pre-arranged visits and helps with specific tasks, whether that’s just providing a friendly face to chat with or helping prepare your meals, is the best option to begin with.
At Trinity Homecare, we provide comprehensive home care to support you to live as independently as possible in the home you love, including providing part-time care tailored to your specific needs. Below, we explore more about the benefits of part-time and how it could provide you or your loved one with the perfect solution to your care needs.
What is a part-time carer?
A part-time carer provides support on a part-time basis, most usually through visiting care, with visits scheduled on days and times to suit you and your lifestyle.
Having the support of a part-time carer enables you to get the care you need when you need it. This could be for as little as half an hour once or twice a week to check in on your well-being to a few visits per day to support you with daily tasks like getting up, preparing meals or getting ready for bed.
At Trinity Homecare, we understand how important it is for you to maintain your independence, so our carers will provide support in ways that ensure you retain a sense of freedom while receiving the assistance you need.
Who is part-time care suitable for?
Part-time care is suitable for anyone who is looking for some additional support but doesn’t require the full-time support of live-in care.
At Trinity Homecare, we provide part-time carers for a wide range of personal requirements, conditions and circumstances. This can include companionship care, help around the home as well as care for more specialist conditions in the early stages, such as dementia or Parkinson’s.
What are the benefits of getting part-time care?
The benefits of having the support of a part-time carer can include:
- Support tailored to your needs
- Fully flexible care delivered as and when you need it
- Helping you maintain a sense of independence
- Offering help with the tasks you are finding harder to manage
- Providing companionship
- Providing transport to appointments or classes
- Retain your existing routine
- Better value for money
- Added peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Improved well-being
What tasks can a part-time carer help with?
At Trinity Homecare our visiting carers can provide part-time care with a wide variety of tasks, including:
- Personal care, like bathing and dressing
- Help around the home, like tidying and light dusting
- Help with your laundry and ironing
- Meal preparation
- Medication management
- Companionship
- Running errands
- Taking you to appointments
- Pet care
How to arrange part-time care?
The first step to arranging part-time care with Trinity Homecare is to get in touch and organise a free, no-obligation Care Needs Assessment. This involves a designated Care Manager visiting you at home to get to know more about you, your family, your routine, your preferences and your daily routine, as well as all the tasks you feel you would benefit from assistance with. They will also assess your home to see if you would benefit from any home adaptations.
Following the assessment, we will create a fully personalised care plan tailored to your bespoke wishes and needs. This includes upfront costings, so you know from the beginning what your care will cost.
Paying for part-time care
Like with full-time care, it is possible to receive funding or benefits to help you pay for part-time care. This can include means-tested local authority funding, as well as benefits like attendance allowance and savings credits.
For more information about the support available to you, take a look at our financing and funding resources.
Managing changing needs
At Trinity Homecare, we know that needs change over time, so we will work with you to adapt your care as needed. This could include increasing the number of visits you receive each week from a part-time carer, or even transitioning from part-time to full-time live-in care. Whatever your needs, we will support you to live independently in the home you love.
Trusted home care from Trinity
If you are finding it harder to live independently at home, why not consider seeking the professional support of Trinity Homecare? For the past 25 years, we have provided the highest standards of care in the comfort of people’s own homes, ensuring your needs are fully taken care of so you can continue to live a rich and fulfilling life.
Trinity Homecare is a fully managed care agency with an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, placing Trinity amongst the top 4% of all nationwide care companies in England. With this in mind, you can rest assured that your loved one will receive the highest standard of care and specialist support.
If you have any questions about arranging home care, simply get in touch with our helpful and knowledgeable care team.
Arranging nationwide home care with Trinity is straightforward. Simply follow these five steps:
- Call our care team
- Undergo a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your care needs and arrange a care assessment
- After the assessment, a plan of care is created
- A well-suited carer is found and placed
- Care can be adapted at any time