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The Surprising Truth About Care Homes

The Surprising Truth About Care Homes

With demand continuing to rise, Home Manager, Liam Palmer, looks at the importance of residential care, the benefit to society as a whole, and clears up some of the myths surrounding care homes.
Career Development
Home Manager talking to a resident

The Home Manager Pay & Salary Guide

A guide to Home Manager salaries & pay - average salary, how much you can expect to earn and differences between public and private sector pay rates.
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 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.
Career Pathways
How We Can Make A Carer's Job Better

How We Can Make A Carer's Job Better

After commenting on a previous blog, we asked Carer Trainer, Paula, to expand her points. With 33 years' experience Paula, believes recognising the commitment of Carers could be the first step.
Opinion
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
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.
Career Pathways
How I Started My Career As A Carer And Became A Registered Home Manager

How I Started My Career As A Carer And Became A Registered Home Manager

Former Carer & Registered Home Manager, Virginia, outlines her career journey from retail to Home Management, with experience based tips on how you can carve out your own career in Social Care.
Career Pathways
How Technology Can Benefit Social Care Providers

How Technology Can Benefit Social Care Providers

In his latest podcast - Episode 12 - Liam Palmer talks with Rachael Crook. Rachael, is the CEO and co-founder of ‘Lifted’, who use innovative technology to provide integrated, community based care.
Career Development
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