20 Care Assistant Blog posts

Opportunities in the Social Care sector are vast, covering different specialisms, work settings and pay scales with entry level at every level.

Ben talks about his experience as a Care Worker and explains why, as much as he loves it, it’s not a long-term career.

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.

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.

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.

Share your care experience to express and present the challenges you face in the workplace, or help progress the careers of others.

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.

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.

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.