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18 Care assistant Blog posts

How To Become A Senior Care Assistant

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.
Career Pathways
The Care Assistant Salary & Pay Guide

The Care Assistant Salary & Pay Guide

With Care Assistant & Carer pay currently at the forefront of the national narrative, we outline current pay rates, career progression options and what the future holds for Care Assistant pay.
The Different Roles In Care Explained

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.
Career Pathways
Become A Community Contributor

Become A Community Contributor

Share your care experience to express and present the challenges you face in the workplace, or help progress the careers of others.
Opinion
Things I Learnt As A Care Assistant That Helped Me In Nursing

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.
Career Pathways
How To Prepare For And Ace An Interview In Care

How To Prepare For And Ace An Interview In Care

Using her own experience and citing job specific examples, former Healthcare Assistant, Claire Carmichael, gives her guide on how to stand out in your next care interview.
Interviews & Applications
Care work: Education or Experience - what's more important?

Care work: Education or Experience - what's more important?

Getting started as a care assistant doesn’t require any formal qualifications. Should this be the case? Or should a certain level of education be required? Comment Like ❤️ Reply
Opinion
How We Can Improve Recruitment and Retention of Care Assistants in Social Care

How We Can Improve Recruitment and Retention of Care Assistants in Social Care

After an eye-opening comment on a previous article, we asked Care Assistant, Zuva, to expand the points she made in an article. Here’s Zuva’s take on how to improve staff retention within Social Care.
Opinion
How To Quit Your Job And Get Into Care Work

How To Quit Your Job And Get Into Care Work

Former Care Home Nurse, Claire Carmichael, explains why Care Work is so rewarding and how to get started on your career in Care. Experience is NOT essential.
Career Pathways
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