Reasons to Care Episode 21: A Career in Care: Clare Rochford in the Hot Seat
Shownotes - Episode 21
Welcome back to Reasons to Care, and to a very special episode in which we dare to do things a little differently…
Cat Abbott is back to put Clare firmly in the hot seat as we ask all the huge questions about what life is really like in care – from personal care and career prospects to handling burnout, and the REAL reasons that care is worth working in.
Along the way, Clare shares real stories from children’s short breaks, supported living, and her own family that show just how much one support worker can change a life.
This episode covers:
What care work really involves, and highlighting the bigger picture of the experience
Both sides of the emotional realities of caregiving
Autonomy, rights and relationships for people who receive care
Future of care: staffing, tech and public perception
Why care’s value is underestimated compared to other public services, until it’s needed
Our highlights from this episode…
“I’ve worked with some amazing carers who have been window cleaners, who have done a whole host of jobs beforehand - care was never on their radar.” - 1:55 - Clare Rochford
“Until you're on the receiving end of care, or a family member is on the receiving end of care, you don't realise how important that job is.” - 6:41 - Clare Rochford
“They are human beings, and I think it’s really wonderful that these people just live like we would live our lives.” - 13:42 - Clare Rochford
“I don’t think I would be able to do as good a job as I do if I didn’t get too attached.” - 17:47 - Clare Rochford
“You’ve got to have transparency and trust within your team, and that starts absolutely at the top.” - 26:50 - Clare Rochford
“Where else could I get paid to go to the cinema, go to Legoland, eat ice cream sundaes and make a difference to people’s lives?” - 39:55 - Clare Rochford
Links & references
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/