OK, so we’re not sure if we’re technically allowed to steal that advertising tagline from he 1980s, but it fits our employment structure so well, that we couldn’t help ourselves! The article delves into the emergence of flexible work hours and remote working, contrasting this trend with the traditional inflexibility of the care industry. Care…
While not always glamorous, and certainly not predictable, working in care has plenty of attractive qualities. No two days are the same – making care work a great career choice for anyone who is tired of the monotony of your average 9-5, and the sense of belonging and pride that comes with being part of…
Without a doubt, working in the care industry is one of the most rewarding career choices out there, and innate qualities such as patience, empathy and understanding are essential in order to be able to do the job to the very best of your ability. But when it comes to being a good carer, what…
Being a carer is a constant balancing act; ensuring that you are caring for yourself as well as providing care for someone else – and it isn’t easy. Whether you are a nurse, working in at-home care, or caring for a family member, your role is as demanding and arduous as it is rewarding, and finding…
There’s no denying that being a carer is one of the most demanding and difficult jobs out there. No two days are the same, and often they can be long, tiring, and frustrating. No job will take you more out of your comfort zone, and test your resilience, patience and emotions more than caring for…
There’s no denying that working in care is one of the most demanding and difficult jobs out there. No two days are the same, and often they can be long, tiring, and frustrating. No job will take you more out of your comfort zone, and test your resilience, patience, and emotions more than caring for…
We’ve talked recently about self-care for our elderly loved ones, and how important it is. Butwhat about for you; the carer? How can you look after your own wellbeing while also caringfor someone else? If you are caring for a loved one, you’ve probably found yourself feeling that you don’t havemuch time for anything else….
‘Self-care’ has become somewhat of a buzz-term in recent years, and for the Tik-Tok andInstagram generation no explanation is needed. The internet is awash with hints, tricks andtips for taking time for ourselves and looking after our physical, mental, emotional, andspiritual health. However, the term ‘self-care’ was pretty much unheard of before 2016, andalmost exclusively…
When we think of choosing a career path our minds more often than not go to eager young school leavers, embarking on their journey into the world of work for the first time. But what about our growing population of older workers – those who already have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share?…
Whatever your thoughts on Brexit, I think we can all agree that the shortage of carers it has created is going to have a terrible impact on the most vulnerable members of our society. The UK is currently short of approximately 380,000 care workers, and it is our elderly – our mothers and fathers, our…
