With many of us expected to work until we’re well into our 70s, it’s not surprising that more and more people are looking to escape the mundane by finding jobs they enjoy and that add value to society. What do you get out of your job? Is it satisfaction or fulfilment? Or is it variety…
Working in the care industry can be challenging enough at the best of times, even before you’ve factored in that many service users can behave in a way that’s difficult to manage. To do the role well, those working care home jobs need to have compassion, a lot of patience and even more understanding. Many…
As a society, we try to make sure that the most vulnerable amongst us are properly looked after. Sometimes though, the needs of those who put so much time and energy into looking after others don’t seem to get much attention. But who cares for the carer when it all gets a bit too much?…
A life in care can often take its toll when it comes to a person’s independence. Everyday tasks which were once taken for granted now require the support of another person and this can often be quite a sensitive matter. Personal care involves things such as dressing and undressing, helping with the toilet, bathing and…
In order to get yourself noticed by potential employers, you’ll need to master the art of selling yourself via your CV. When it comes to applying for jobs, we really struggle to talk about ourselves and our professional experiences in a positive light, so planning your ‘sales pitch’ can go a long way to landing…
The role of a Children’s Support Worker comes with a huge level of responsibility but can truly be one of the most rewarding careers. As a Children’s Support Worker, you can expect to be working with children with learning difficulties and with challenging behaviour, which can be really difficult physically, mentally and, of course, emotionally….
Recent reports suggest that shift work can be damaging to health and wellbeing. As well as leaving you tired, the knock on effects can leave you susceptible to illnesses and affect your effectiveness on the job. Affecting Sleep Patterns Data shows that 33% of men and 22% of women in the UK workers are employed…
It’s likely that every one of us will need the skills of a care professional at some stage of our lives; if we fall ill, as we age, or if we need a little more support than usual in our daily lives. As the care industry changes to meet modern needs, new job opportunities are…
You’d expect for any CV to include details of previous employment, but in cases where candidates have referenced voluntary experience, how seriously should this be taken by recruiters? In a time when most sectors will have experienced some sort of uncertainty, many people will have taken up voluntary positions in order to simply keep busy…
Bristol Office Opens Safehands Recruitment, one of the UK’s fastest-growing providers of health and social care staff, is launching a new Bristol office in September, in response overwhelming client demand. Safehands specialises in supplying fully qualified support workers, healthcare assistants and nurses into the health, social care and education sectors. Founded with just a laptop…