The healthcare assistant role is integral to the NHS. It provides essential patient care and accounts for many of the daily support functions necessary to keep the care system going. It’s also a great job if you want lots of patient contact and to have a real impact on a person’s well-being. Luckily, there are…
Writing a great CV is key to landing a great role, but an impactful nursing personal statement can help you cut through the competition. It will show you’re the best person for the job as well as demonstrating your personality. But it needs to do more than just tick the boxes. This is your chance…
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…