Carers Working Hours - what to expect

In most cases, a dedicated carer will provide the service for up to 6 days a week with a relief carer coming in to cover for days off, holidays and any periods of sickness.

However, where high levels of personal care need to be provided, it may be that one carer will stay for four days and a second carer will work the other three days of each week.

The main carers would need to have a longer period of leave every 6 weeks when he or she would be away for a short period and then would return for another 6 weeks; helping to ensure as little disruption to routine as possible.