To think that people look down at care work

[ManilaLuzon]

I get that it's something which doesn't require a Degree etc. Nor does it usually require experience.
However I've heard and seen people looking down their noses at it and thinking it's beneath them, even though it's a very important job looking after vulnerable and sick people who depend on you.

People see it as 'wiping bums'. In my support worker role I've never had to wipe anyone's bottom, I earn above minimum wage and depending on hours can earn 20-23k a year, though I'm aware this isn't the same for everyone.

I don't think some jobs are more important than others but I sometimes think people don't realise that the service users would likely die if they didn't have people supporting them.

I can understand why people see things this way but its still a shame, would be interested to hear from other care and support staff.

I've worked in care since 92, worked in hospitals, worked for an agency, nursing home and now a residential dementia unit.

Really don't care what others think about carers. We do a dam good job and shouldn't be looked down on.

@vodkaredbullgirl

I've worked in care since 92, worked in hospitals, worked for an agency, nursing home and now a residential dementia unit.

Really don't care what others think about carers. We do a dam good job and shouldn't be looked down on.

Me too and very proud of what I do. I know its not easy but so rewarding.

I would regard it as an (unfairly) low-paid, gruelling job which I would absolutely to do, would probably be very bad at, and which would not be a good use of the skills and qualifications I have. That doesn't mean I look down on carers in the slightest though.