86 Career Development Blog posts

Due to some high-profile cases of poor management, care homes have developed a poor reputation among the public. Mark Redmond examines what can be done.

As people reach later life, they can feel an increased desire to give something back. Older people can offer a lot and a care role will keep them active, meeting new people and feeling valued.

Diane Wills explains how she went from being a Social Worker in the Probation Service, to working full time with sex offenders.

This post offers valuable advice on how to compose a Christmas rota, to try and match the preferences of your staff.

Diane Wills explains what her career in Social Work is like working with sex offenders.

Social work involves dealing with very emotional, stressful situations. Is resilience a skill or requirement in order to deal with the job?

We asked two experienced Care Home Managers to reveal what it takes to excel in the job.

Dave Maffia explains what he loves about being a Support Worker, and what you can expect if you decide to pursue a career in care.

Sarah Kean-Price talks to a teaching assistant to find out what educational support work is like on a day-to-day basis. For those interested in how to manage and work with challenging behaviour you should read on!