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Care assistant with a care home resident

What Are The Duties Of A Care Assistant Working In Home Care?

Drawing from her own experience, Emma Barnes explains exactly and in great detail what a Care Assistant does in their job each day, and what is required from them when working in home care.
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What To Look Out For If Working For A Home Care Agency For The First Time

What To Look Out For If Working For A Home Care Agency For The First Time

Alison began a new career in care only to encounter poor standards. This cautionary tale is also a reminder that most agencies do have high standards and that’s what we judge the poor ones against.
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How I Changed My Career Path To Work In Home Care

How I Changed My Career Path To Work In Home Care

I used to work in banking. I’m now a Care Assessor in domiciliary care. I would recommend my journey to anyone looking for a change, a challenge and job satisfaction. This is why and how I did it.
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Care assistant with client

How To Become A Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant turned GP Nurse, Claire Carmichael, gives her advice on moving to a more senior role in care, and what to consider before you start applying.
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People Who Work In Social Care Are Not Unskilled

People Who Work In Social Care Are Not Unskilled

Keynote speaker, and British Care Award Winner, Ian Donaghy, questions why Social Care staff are so often referred to as ‘unskilled’ and highlights how the perception of Social Care needs to shift.
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Carer with older gentleman

The Different Roles In Care Explained

Former Care Assistant, Claire Carmichael, delves back into the world of Social Care and gives an overview of the different care roles available, with insights and advice for starting a career in Care.
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Care assistant in conversation with three older people

Things I Learnt As A Care Assistant That Helped Me In Nursing

After beginning her Nursing career in Care, GP Nurse, Claire Carmichael, gives a rundown of the key transferrable skills that she learnt as a Care Assistant that have helped her excel as a Nurse.
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How To Change Your Career And Become A Live-In Carer

How To Change Your Career And Become A Live-In Carer

Care Assistant, Zuva Chinhori, examines the role of a Live In Carer and talks us through her journey into the role providing tips and insights into this challenging but rewarding job.
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How To Change Your Career And Become A Social Worker

How To Change Your Career And Become A Social Worker

Social Worker, Eduardo, takes a comprehensive look at the job of a Social Worker and offers his own expertise into how to qualify, what the job is actually like, and what makes the role so exciting.
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