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Stressed at work? Here's how to manage your workload
over 1 year ago by Lorena VeneticoIs your job particularly stressful? Do you find yourself constantly on the back foot when it comes to your workload? We’ve all been there and it can be difficult to find a way out or to feel like you’re on top of things again. But with a few simple steps, managing your workload can make all the difference and finding ways to ease stressful situations at work can change your ...
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Can failure at work help us develop professionally?
over 1 year ago by Lorena VeneticoThroughout your professional career, you may encounter forms of disappointment on a daily basis at work. Failure to complete a project on time, an email which has gone out with spelling mistakes, or letting a client or a colleague down in some way. There are lots of examples of how you might feel like a failure at work. And in social care it can feel even more serious when t...
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Is it time for a new job?
over 1 year ago by Lorena VeneticoThere's nothing worse than feeling like you're stuck in a rut or unhappy at work. According to Business Insider, an average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime - roughly 30%. This is far too long to be unhappy for, so if you're feeling down every morning and dread the office, it could be time for a change. The first step is to evaluate your current pos...
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Women in Leadership at BS Social Care
over 1 year ago by Lorena VeneticoTo mark International Women's Day we speak to Permanent Team Leader, Celine Deglos about her experience at BS Social Care. In the 1940’s Margery Hurst, through commitment and ambition founded Brook Street, with a drive to deliver quality temporary and permanent recruitment services. 47 years later BS Social Care followed, with the same ambitions set by Brook Street but dedic...
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Are you in a career funk? Here's what to do
over 1 year ago by Lorena VeneticoIt's not uncommon to have phases at work where you find yout tasks difficult to complete or you even dread the thought of going to work at all. But when it starts to go on for prolonged periods, it's time to listen to your body both physically and mentally to work out what it's telling you. Is it a lack of sleep? Maybe it's the dark mornings or something in your personal lif...
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Top five skills every social worker needs
over 1 year ago by Lorena VeneticoWorking in social care can be demanding and requires a multiple of different skills to be able to manage the day-to day. In such a varied profession, what are the top qualities every social worker needs to do their job? Here are just five of the top skills we think are crucial to a social worker. Critical thinking Being able to analyse cases through not just the social worke...
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What skills do you need to be an ideal candidate in 2019?
over 1 year ago by Lorena VeneticoIt's said that the beginning of the year is the best time to look for a role. Vacancies tend to go up, with vacancies in the social care sector increasing by 1.5% within a year. Moving roles to take on a more fulfilling job or changing your career completely often tops the New Year's resolutions checklist. The good news is that it's a candidates market at the moment. This me...
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Dealing with the aftermath of a mistake at work
almost 2 years 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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What can you learn from Black Friday when it comes to looking for a new job?
almost 2 years 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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Soft skills - what are they and do you have them?
about 2 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...
