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Interview Like a Pro: The Art of Asking the Right Questions

14 Aug, 2025

Most people think that interviews are a way for prospective employers to find out if you’re the right person for the job. While that is true, they also provide a great opportunity for you to get to know your potential employer and find out more about them and the role. Knowing more about the employer, the role, and your prospective work environment is crucial to working out if the job is a good fit for you. One of the best ways to do that...

Your Values Could Be the Start of a New Career

16 Jul, 2025

If you’re exploring a new direction in your career - whether you’re looking for greater purpose, more meaningful work, or simply something different - you might be surprised to find that a career in care could be exactly what you’re looking for. Care and support work is one of the most rewarding professions, offering a chance to truly make a difference in someone’s life every single day. It’s a sector full of opportunity, not just in terms...

Research? It's a good start when job hunting...

01 Jul, 2025

When you’re searching for a job, research is a crucial part of the process. While that can seem time-consuming, it puts you in a better position later on. As part of your search for a job in the care sector, it’s a good idea to learn about the organisations in your area. During your search, you’ll find out if they’re hiring, but you also get to know which names to look out for when looking at job boards. With that in mind, let's look at...

Shining the Spotlight on Learning Disability Week

18 Jun, 2025

Every June, we celebrate Learning Disability Week. It’s that time again, and there are lots of activities and events to get involved with, as well as opportunities to support and donate to learning disability charities. With all of that in mind, we’re shining the spotlight on the week, looking at what it is and what this year’s theme is all about. We’ve also found lots of ways for you to get involved up and down the country. From award...

Dementia - what does it really mean?

13 Jun, 2025

We’ve all heard of it, but do we really understand what Dementia is and what that might mean when applying for a new job in social care? ‘Dementia’ manifests as a collection of symptoms including memory loss, problems with reasoning, perception and communication skills. It can also lead to a reduction in a person's ability to carry out routine activities such as washing, dressing and cooking. There are different types of dementia, but the...

Balancing Life and Work: Choosing the Right Care Role for You

27 May, 2025

If you’ve already read about the benefits of care work and how rewarding it can be, then you’ll already be looking for a job in the sector. To help you along the way, we’ve got a guide that looks at the work patterns often found in this sector. The good news is that there are several options, making it more likely you’ll find one to fit your needs. For many people, the starting point is looking for a flexible job. If you need to fit your...

Five Transferable Skills That Prove You’re Made for a Career in Care

08 May, 2025

You don’t need experience in the care sector to get a great career in care. In fact, it’s easy to switch careers into our sector. That’s especially true if you’ve got some experience in related sectors - but even not, care providers will train you. Jobs in hospitality, retail, customer service, the charity sector, healthcare and volunteer work all bring out skills that are needed for care roles. As for training, many roles give you...

Could Social Care Be the Most Rewarding Career You’ll Ever Have?

25 Apr, 2025

All this month, Skills for Care alongside the social care sector have been #CelebratingSocialCare focusing on the amazing people who work in care. You can hear from some of the amazing people who already work in care on their website . Here at Care & Support Jobs, we love to celebrate our sector - because we think it is the most rewarding career you'll ever have! And here's why... Care work is important . That’s something...

The Importance of Empathy in Care & Support Work

07 Apr, 2025

Empathy and caring often go hand in hand, but what is their real relationship when it comes to care work? The truth is that empathy plays a vital role in care settings. It brings many benefits, including improved outcomes for the people you support. What Is Empathy? Empathy is the ability to relate to others and understand what they are feeling. It means seeing things from another person's perspective. For that reason, awareness is a...

Care & Support Tips: How To Balance Work and Personal Life

31 Mar, 2025

We’ve all heard the recommendation to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It sounds good and sensible, but is it easier said than done? The truth is that striking the right balance between work and your personal life is achievable. However, the trick is to know how to set the right boundaries and then maintain that balance. It’s not something that you can set up at the start and ignore. It needs a little care and attention at the...

The Future of Care: Emerging Technologies in the Care Industry

27 Feb, 2025

Technology is advancing rapidly, which is great news for all the sectors that it can benefit. Care is one of them, as there are many types of technology that can enhance people’s well-being as well as help care workers improve and do more. Of course, training and communication are crucial to the introduction of any new technology. Adopting the right technologies is a balance, as nothing can replace connection and human interaction....

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others

17 Feb, 2025

A career in care is rewarding, but like every setting the roles come with responsibilities and situations that can be demanding. While that’s true of most workplaces, when you're a Care & Support Worker, it’s even more important to pay attention to your own well-being. People depend on you, and to be able to support them, you need to feel good and have the right frame of mind. Looking after your physical well-being is key, but just as...