Blog Career Advice - BS Social Care

Are you in a career funk? Here's what to do
3 months ago by Lorena Venetico
It'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...
Top five skills every social worker needs
4 months ago by Lorena Venetico
Working 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...
What skills do you need to be an ideal candidate in 2019?
4 months ago by Lorena Venetico
It'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...
Dealing with the aftermath of a mistake at work
6 months ago by Lorena Venetico
We 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...
What can you learn from Black Friday when it comes to looking for a new job?
6 months ago by Lorena Venetico
It'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...
Soft skills - what are they and do you have them?
7 months ago by Lorena Venetico
f 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 applica...
What to expect in your Support Worker interview
7 months ago by Lorena Venetico
If 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...
Make your first day a success
7 months ago by Lorena Venetico
If 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 comfortable...
How to make sure you have a good work-life balance
7 months ago by Lorena Venetico
In 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...
How to start your career in social care
7 months ago by Lorena Venetico
Thinking 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 websites tha...