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Dealing with the aftermath of a mistake at work
11 days ago by Lorena VeneticoWe all know the feeling when we’ve realised we’ve made a mistake at work. In social care, where you are supporting vulnerable people, the consequences can be greater and so can the guilt. So, when the mistake has officially been dealt with and it’s all back to work, what is the best way to deal and move on from your mistake at work? Our recovery guide tells you how. Accept i...
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How to stay motivated during the winter months
19 days ago by Lorena VeneticoHolidays are coming! It's not long until the Christmas break. You've stocked up your mince pies, had your Christmas jumper on 24/7 and made yor way through at least one tin of Quality Streets. But is your work taking a back seat? Are you avoiding deadlines or taking as much care as you should with your work? The winter months can be tricky. The days get shorter and colder, a...
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Your Secret Santa guide
19 days ago by Lorena VeneticoThey say it’s not about receiving but giving. But when you pull out a name from a hat for your work Secret Santa and it’s not quite the name you wanted, giving gets a whole lot tougher. Show your festive side, and don’t panic. We’re here to show you the top gifts, especially picked out for the social care sector, taking all the hard work out of it for you. No 1 Social Care w...
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Focus Magazine Issue 25
19 days ago by Lorena VeneticoEmployment has continued to rise, as has the rate of pay and the number of vacancies. What learnings can we take from this year and future trends to get the most out of our recruitment? What's in this issue? You’ll find out what’s been going on recently in the labour market, the big buzzwords that are trending right now, and what you can learn from them. You’ll also gain an ...
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Attracting candidates to your organisation this Christmas
19 days ago by Lorena VeneticoAre you partial to a Christmas ad? Does John Lewis’ latest Christmas TV offering have you reaching for the tissues and simultaneously reaching for your wallet? As Christmas looms, the biggest companies out there are filling the air time with promotional, heart-warming ads to grab the UK’s attention and to drive people to their stores. And much like Christmas advertising, loo...
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What can you learn from Black Friday when it comes to looking for a new job?
24 days ago by Lorena VeneticoIt's estimated that over Black Friday and Cyber Monday we’ll spend billions of pounds on new gadgets and gizmos. And just like when you're hunting around for your next role, there are pitfalls to look out for and ways of making sure you get the best deal for you. You need to make sure you're not being led astray, or into a commitment you don't want to make. You don't want an...
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Salary Guide 2018
about 1 month ago by Lorena VeneticoThe BS Social Care 2018 Salary Guide provides employers with vital salary, economic and job market insights. As well as localised average salary data the 2018 edition takes a focus on the skills market as well as what candidates expect from employers and how you can maintain a productive team. Roles covered include: Care Assistant Support Worker Project Worker Learning Suppo...
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Soft skills - what are they and do you have them?
about 2 months ago by Lorena VeneticoIf you’re thinking of looking for a new job then adding some valuable skills to your CV is a sure-fire way to make you stand out.It doesn't have to cost you any money and you can do it from the comfort of your own home! Make this your month of learning new skills and you'll come out the other end with a great CV and a fantastic set of skills to make any employer take a secon...
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Occupational segregation, gender pay parity and social care
about 2 months ago by Lorena VeneticoAccording to PwC’s Women in Work report, social care has a pay gap of 17%, half that of financial services industry who has the highest pay gap in the UK but the social care sector is still on par with the UK’s average percentage for gap in pay. Social care is a perfect example of how occupational segregation – where a single gender predominantly work together in a cluster s...
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What to expect in your Support Worker interview
about 2 months ago by Lorena VeneticoIf this is your first time going into an interview for a Support Worker job or you’ve had a few but just need some more advice, then read on below. We’ve put together some tips on how to ace your interview whether you’re new to social care or experienced in the industry. Going for an interview for a Support Worker isn’t much different to any other interview, except that your...
