Blog | Care and Support Jobs

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...

The Many Faces of Care: From Admin to Operations, It Takes a Team

30 Sep, 2024

It takes many people with all kinds of skills to ensure that people who need care and support have their needs met. If you're interested in working the sector but not necessarily in delivering care, there are many options open to you. While the people providing the care are integral, they can't do it without the support and efforts of the wider team. With that in mind, we're exploring the different roles you'll find in the care sector....

Ace Your Next Phone Interview: Top Tips for Success

16 Sep, 2024

Interviews can take several formats, including meeting in person, group interviews, video calls and telephone interviews. While the aim of presenting yourself well is the same, the format is different, so it's necessary to adapt your process. We're looking at how to prepare and succeed in telephone interviews for care and support jobs. If a role has many applicants, some employers will want to create their shortlist by conducting...

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...