As we indulge in our Christmas feasts let us take a moment to think of all the dedicated care workers who are supporting vulnerable people this festive season. The reality is that many individuals in our communities require care on the 25th December; whether in a residential home or spending Christmas with family, receiving continuity…
Every job has its daily struggle, this we know. The crucial question, however, lies as to whether these harder moments have a greater impact on your life? How we encounter and respond to difficult circumstances can vary for everyone; it is simply ‘okay to not be okay’. Working within the Health and Social care sector…
World Suicide Prevention Day 2019 Every 40 seconds someone in the world dies due to suicide, this is shown otherwise as 800,000 people around the world ending their life with suicide, annually. In 2017, within the UK and Ireland alone, suicide was the cause of death for over 6,000 people. Each of these statistics show…
As with any interview process, it is essential you are prepared. Whether you are an experienced support worker or going for your very first interview, you must demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities involved, whilst expressing a passion towards working in care. Support work, yes, does have its physical, mental and emotional challenges, but this…
Staffing in the healthcare sector has frequently been described as a ‘make or break’ issue, and quite understandably so. Sadly, a shortage of nurses has been a severe challenge in the UK for a few years now, medical centres nationwide continually struggle to employ the necessary volume of nurses. Nursing is the largest profession within…
International Nurses Day – A voice to lead On Sunday we celebrated International Nurses Day (IND) and an end to National Nurses Week. A day and a week to acknowledge and express our thanks to the dedication and compassion displayed by nurses everywhere. But also, a time for all nursing staff to unite and rejoice…
Last Thursday our Regional Manager, Marie, Cheltenham Branch Manager, Alicia, HR Manager Marie and Recruitment Consultant, Faye from Telford attended theCareTech Awards. The awards evening is all about celebrating the achievement, commitment and dedication of CareTech’s Staff. This sort of recognition is something we regard as important to ourselves and all of our staff. Currently,…
Mental Health noun A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem in any given year. In 2013 there were 6223 suicides in the UK for people aged 15 and older. From this, 78% were male and 22% female. With…
The healthcare sector is a broad industry where people ultimately look after others. Whether you’re treating patients or conducting research, working in healthcare means you’ll be making a difference to the lives of others. Due to the nature of the job, the demand is high with healthcare expected to be the largest growing industry in the…
Whatever your current job title may be, there is almost always room for you to step up. Being promoted can often come at a time when you aren’t necessarily aiming for one. However, if you are not that lucky, but are desperately after a promotion then it can be tough to put yourself out there….