Everyone working in adult social care needs English, number, digital and employability skills, including team work, and problem solving skills. Together these are known as core skills. They enable workers
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Amanda Scott started caring for older people when she was 17 before qualifying as a nurse in 1984 and working in paediatrics, intensive care and a variety of care roles. Today,
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Work can be stressful but it doesn’t have be overwhelming. Whether you’re experiencing stress yourself or if those around you are affected by it, finding a balance is crucial. Here
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A new “nursing associate” role is to be created to “bridge the gap” between health care assistants and fully qualified nurses, the Government has announced. Under the new plans, which
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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) have produced a new resource packed with case studies and careers advice on what it’s like to work in social care in Scotland. ‘Care
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Gaining a new position with your current employer can be a great way to achieve a career change without losing the benefits you’ve built up during your employment. Those benefits
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The University of Wolverhampton’s Burton Health Education Centre will open its doors to prospective future students this weekend. The Institute of Health Professions is inviting aspiring students to its Open
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High job demands, stress and employment insecurity are among the main reasons why people struggle to work when they are ill, according to new research. A study by the University
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The main way to gain attention when looking for work is still the CV and the accompanying cover letter. Here are 10 tips on getting the best from these two
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A new initiative to help 75 unemployed or economically inactive people start a career in social care has been launched in Northern Ireland. The ‘Getting Started’ training programme, facilitated by
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