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How to start your career in social care
about 2 months ago by Daniel Stack
Thinking about a career in social care but not quite sure where to start or how to break into the sector? We’re giving you the lowdown on what you need to do and how you can find out whether a job in social care is where you’re destined to be. Do your research First and foremost, to find out whether working in social care is right for you, go online and read up about it....
Top healthy habits to prioritise right now
2 months ago by Jonathan Taylor
In this post, we’re exploring five key principles that you can build into your life in 2021, to improve your overall wellbeing and enjoyment at work. Foster connections Developing a connection to a person or cause helps work feel meaningful and purposeful. It may be that you share a sense of connection to your colleagues, as for many, it’s the people that keep them coming b...
How happy are you at work? These questions will give you the answer
3 months ago by Daniel Stack
Do you have job satisfaction in your current role? In this post, we’re asking questions that offer a great starting point in understanding how happy you are at work right now. Your responses might reveal that a complete career change is right for you, or that you’re ready to take a smaller step, like moving to a different role internally or finding a similar job at another c...
Top five skills every social care worker needs
3 months ago by Daniel Stack
Working in social care can be demanding and requires a multitude of different skills to be able to manage the day-to day. In such a varied profession, what are the top qualities every care worker needs to do their job? Here are just five of the top skills we think are crucial. Critical thinking Being able to analyse cases not just through your assumptions and expectation...
How to prove your value at work without burning out
4 months ago by Daniel Stack
After the challenges of 2020, many people have felt the need to prove their value at work and assure their employer of why they’re an essential part of the team. Whether you’re a long-standing employee or brand new to a role, we’re sharing helpful methods for demonstrating your value at work, along with tips to prevent yourself from overdoing it and burning out in the proces...
The spike in customer service job opportunities
4 months ago by Daniel Stack
Over the last 10 years, the British high street has drastically transformed. We’ve seen physical branches close down and operations move online, from nationwide banks to big‑name retailers. Meanwhile, there’s been a steady rise in digital‑only businesses, offering customers all kinds of solutions without them needing to leave their homes. In this crowded marketplace, busines...
Getting yourself out of a lockdown rut
4 months ago by Daniel Stack
There’s no doubt that numerous lockdowns have been taking their toll on people. Life seems so predictable that it’s become stale. But one of our many talents as humans is that despite what’s thrown at us, we draw on our resilience and we keep going. As the best antidote to feeling stuck is taking action, we’re sharing tips you can put into practice to help you get out of a l...
The key skills needed for admin roles in 2021
5 months ago by Daniel Stack
Administrative roles form the backbone of businesses, so establishing yourself as an effective and reliable admin professional will take you far in your career. As hiring for these roles continues, we’re sharing the most in-demand admin skills for the year ahead, along with prompts to get you thinking about how you can demonstrate these to future employers. Communication s...
Why work in Social Care?
5 months ago by Daniel Stack
Even before the impact of Coronavirus, the UK care workforce was experiencing a huge shortage of talent. Now with the pressure put on the sector by the COVID-19 pandemic, along with new restrictions on EU nationals entering the workforce imposed by Brexit, this skills shortage is at a critical point. But working in care is often misunderstood. So why should you consider a ro...