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Soft skills - what are they and do you have them?
over 5 years 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! Making time for learning new skills can help towards building a great CV and a fantastic set of skills to make any employer take a second look at your applic...
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Occupational segregation, gender pay parity and social care
over 5 years 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 cluste...
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What to expect in your Support Worker interview
over 5 years 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...
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How to make sure you have a good work-life balance
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoIn an industry where the quality of life of the people you care for is the priority, it can be very difficult to take time out and to find a work/life balance. But this becomes all the more important as stress starts to impact the quality of work as well as the quality of people's personal lives. In a study from charity, Mind 42% respondents had considered resigning when ask...
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Should the social care industry be scared of robots?
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoAre robots taking over our jobs? The latest news headlines might make you believe so. Automation is being used in everyday society, from supermarket self checkouts to cashing in cheques at the bank through machines. It seems that humans are dispensable. However, with an ageing population and more people living than before there is a prediction that the population of people a...
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Make your first day a success
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoIf you're just about to start a new role, well done and good luck! Don't let nerves get the better of you before your big day starting in your new job. Let us take you through these handy tips to help you through. Just remember the interview was the hard part and you've made it through, and now you can look forward to kick-starting your new role! Get around - Get comf...
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Encouraging employees to embrace change
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoAll effective managers will know that change is an essential part of success and growth, and most companies seek innovation as part of their growth strategy. New ideas and new ways of thinking can help companies thrive in a fast-paced world of business. However, change often means uncertainty and disrupting processes employees are comfortable with. This can be a daunting pro...
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Bridging the skills gap in social care
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoThe skills gap is a hot topic in the Health and Social Care sector as well as the wider economy. As demands for services increase, so does the need for staff who are able to provide a high quality and efficient service. As an employer and leader, it is essential to understand the level of demand for skills, and how you can both recruit top local talent as well as develop exi...
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The rise of the millenials
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoIn 2015, the survey National Society of High School Scholars ran a survey. Over 18,000 students ages 15-29, participated, and the response to working in social care was staggering. It showed that 40% of respondents wanted to work in healthcare. Three years and millennials are well and truly it seems are looking to join the Social Care Sector. So what does this mean for you a...
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Can men shape up social care?
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoThe rate of leavers in social care has increased by 3% with a forecast that by 2025 there will be a shortfall of 718,000 care workers – it is evident that the UK social care industry is facing a recruitment crisis. There’s a pool of talent that organisations within this sector should be attracting to fill vacancies and solve the rising fall in business requirements of care; ...
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Who is best to work in care?
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoAlmost a year ago the then minister for social care and mental health Jackie Doyle-Price declared that the UK had lost its ‘cultural practice’. Ms Doyle-Price believed that the UK no longer possessed the skills, empathy and willing nature to care for the elderly. The MP’s comments combined with Skills for Care unveiling that the social care industry is facing huge skills sh...
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Wellbeing and your workplace
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoDid you know research carried out by charity, Mind confirms that not addressing mental health at work can be costly to employers? In their research they found;More than one in five people said they had called in sick to avoid work when asked how workplace stress had affected them14% had said they had resigned and 42% had considered resigning when asked how workplace stress h...
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How to start your career in social care
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoThinking about a career in social care but not quite sure how to start and break into the sector? We give you the lowdown on what you need to do and how you can find out whether a job in social care is where you’re destined to be. Do your research First and foremost to find out if working in social care is for you, go online and read up about it. There are great websit...
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Focus Magazine Issue 24
over 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoThe labour market is looking strong, with practically the highest employment rate since comparable records began in 1971. Is Brexit going to change that? And how will it impact the social care industry? This quarter we’re talking about Brexit and your organisation. How it will effect your organisation, and a special focus on your recruitment strategy for when we finally ...