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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...

Empower Your Care Career: Best Blogs of 2024

27 Jan, 2025

In 2024, we covered all kinds of topics to help you on your way to a job in care. From developing skills to understanding the different roles and settings, you took an interest in a range of content. As we look back over the year, we’ve brought together your favourite blogs! Empowering Care & Support Workers: Balancing Self-Care and Support for Others Anyone working in care knows how rewarding it is. Caring for others is an important...

New Year, New CAREer in Care!

10 Jan, 2025

Happy New Year to all Care & Support Jobs candidates! We’ve discovered that care isn’t just for Christmas. In fact, it’s a career full of social value, so you feel the benefits of caring all year and beyond. In our previous article, we looked at those benefits and what a career in care can look like. Now, as we look ahead to the new year, let’s focus on your goals. We’re looking at how a new career in care can match up with your New...

Working in Care: it's not just for Christmas!

16 Dec, 2024

It's the season for giving and showing others you care. Christmas can leave us with a feeling of warmth and joy. While it's nice to have a special occasion, what if that care and the rewarding feeling that comes with it could last all year? When you have a career in care, it isn't Christmas every day, but you do get that same warm feeling from helping others. It's not just the caring that's rewarding, though. You also get a career that...

Home Care or Care Home? Choosing the Best Fit for You

02 Dec, 2024

There isn't one typical experience when it comes to working in care. The many variables mean that each role and even each day is different. Your experience is determined by the people you support, their needs and the setting. For that reason, make sure to take a good look at the job details to understand more about the role and what it entails. The care industry has several different working environments. Two of the most common ones that...

Young and Compassionate: Starting a Care Career Before 18

15 Nov, 2024

Can young people under 18 work in care? The short answer to that question is yes! It's perfectly legal to work in care if you're 16 or 17. In fact, joining the care sector at this age brings benefits to the employer and the employee. If you're applying for jobs and you're told no because of your age, our recommendation is - keep trying. We've put together the key points to be aware of when working in care if you're under 18. Working...

Why More Men Are Embracing Careers in Care

01 Nov, 2024

When you picture a care environment and the people who work there, most people will imagine women. And yes - a large makeup of the employees in the sector are women. The latest research shows that men make up around 21% of the adult social care workforce in England . That figure is changing as we're seeing an increase in men in the sector. One of the challenges to a more balanced workforce is the stereotype that nurturing and caring roles...

Maximizing Your Interview: Key Questions to Ask

16 Oct, 2024

When searching for a job, it’s easy to focus solely on how to impress potential employers. But here's the truth: an interview is a two-way street. It’s just as important for you to assess whether the company is the right fit for your career goals, values, and work style. Asking insightful questions during the recruitment process not only helps you stand out but also gives you a clearer picture of what your future might look like at the...

Timing and Tact: The Best Strategies for Handing in Your Notice

08 Oct, 2024

There are many reasons why you might leave your current position. You could be moving, your circumstances might change or you might get a new job. Whatever the reason, it's best to handle the process professionally and with some consideration for your employer. While you might be eager to move on to your next step, it's important to end your current role on a positive note first. That's easy to achieve with a little bit of effort and...