Blog | Care and Support Jobs

Care Homes, Day Services and Supported Living Services - all the same?

05 Sep, 2024

In the care sector, you'll hear many different terms about job roles and environments. Often, they help you understand who is being cared for or supported, what kinds of needs they have and when they receive support. Three of the most common ones that you'll hear are care homes, supported living services and day services. While there might be some areas of overlap, it's important to note that these are three different environments,...

Masterminds of Fun: Exploring the Role of an Activities Coordinator

27 Aug, 2024

Activities Coordinators get to flex their creative muscles while helping people's physical and mental well-being through social interaction. They play an important role within a team focused on health and social care. Other names for the role include Activities Worker or Activities Assistant . We've even come across one care organisation that has a team designated to happiness! When pursuing a job in the care sector, this role could be...

Choosing Your Path: NHS or Social Care – What’s the Difference?

12 Aug, 2024

You might see the terms NHS and social care used interchangeably. While they are connected, they're two distinct fields of work with different responsibilities. Understanding the differences between the two is useful for anyone working or thinking of pursuing a career in those sectors. In this article, we'll clear up the misconceptions about where one ends and the other begins. Let's start by looking at each one in turn and then finding...

That’s right… care and support jobs can be flexible!

02 Aug, 2024

Care and support is 24/7 - so you might think that all jobs require long hours and perhaps aren’t that flexible. That's not the case, which is excellent news for job seekers that want positions to fit around their lives. Since people's needs and care setting requirements differ, there are all kinds of jobs available with varying time commitments. With that in mind, we're taking a closer look at the job contracts you'll find in the care and...

Busting 5 Myths About Care and Support Jobs

22 Jul, 2024

When you picture care and support work, it can bring a specific image to mind. Ideas from the past, stereotypes and simplified depictions in the media can create confusion over what these jobs are really like. Regardless of how these myths came about, it’s time to set the record straight. We’re tackling five of the most common myths about the care and support sector. They cover what the work involves, who’s suitable for the roles and what...

Top Tips for Job Searching in Care and Support

10 Jul, 2024

The focus of your job search is often to stand out in a competitive market. However, for those looking for care and support roles, it’s also important to find a position that matches your skills, meets your needs and is rewarding. The good news… social care has plenty of career opportunities on offer. It all comes down to how you conduct your job search. Whether you’re finding the hunt a challenge, need better quality opportunities or want...

The Role of a Registered Manager

01 Jul, 2024

Care and support work involves many roles to ensure that the people being supported can live as independently as possible and their well-being is prioritised. It often takes a team of people to provide care, especially in settings such as care and nursing homes. In this case, managers are needed to oversee and organise the environment. It’s also important to consider the wellbeing of the staff. Let’s take a look at the specific role of a...

Things You Wouldn’t Expect to Happen in a Day’s Work in Social Care

26 Jun, 2024

When you imagine a role in health and social care, there could be a few typical images you bring to mind. They include helping with daily tasks, such as personal care and hygiene, and completing household tasks. There are also the unseen sides of social care, such as providing emotional support and teaching life skills. However, several surprising and fun parts are common during a day’s work in social care, but not in most other people’s...

Managing Job Search Stress: Self-Care Tips for Staying Balanced

11 Jun, 2024

The process of searching for a job can be stressful - but you shouldn't panic. If you haven’t found the right role yet, have too many applications to complete or got rejected after an interview, stress can creep in even more. However, taking it step by step and managing stress is possible. Keep reading to find out how to approach your job search without escalating anxiety. Plus, we’ve got some industry tips on how to focus on self-care and...

Negotiating Job Offers in Care

03 Jun, 2024

Throughout your job search, there might be situations where you want to negotiate the offer being made to you. It can feel daunting because it means speaking up. You also need to strike a balance so that the job offer still stands but with the conditions you think are fair. Keep reading to understand the benefits of negotiating a job offer. Plus, you’ll gain some tips on how to approach the subject and what kind of things to say and do to...

Remaining Professional as a Candidate: Top Tips

29 May, 2024

When applying for a job in any sector, including care, it's essential to present a polished and professional image as part of the recruitment process. From your email address to your social media profiles, every detail counts. Here are some key tips to ensure you come across as the top-notch candidate you are. 1. Professional Email Address Your email address is one of the first pieces of contact information an employer will...

How do I set Boundaries as a Care and Support Worker?

13 May, 2024

As a Care and Support Worker, a big part of your role involves forming positive relationships with the people around you. Boundaries are necessary to establish the rules in any relationship, and that includes your role in care and support. Since each situation and person is different, the boundaries you set might look different to someone else’s. Your needs, the needs of the person you support, your personal circumstances and strengths, and...