What 5 qualities does a care worker need?

5 important care worker qualities to have Care workers can go from supporting an individual with their life skills to encouraging communication and social interaction on an outing.   There are various roles and responsibilities a care worker will have. Here we go...

Top 10 skills for a care manager

The top 10 skills and qualities needed for a care manager   There are several responsibilities a care manager will undertake within their role. Here we go through the top 10 skills needed for care managers.   Top 10 skills and qualities a care manager needs:...

Providing an effective training room

Providing an effective training room for care professionals Learning and development is important. And some of this can be provided through training. However, one thing that can sometimes be overlooked is the training room. Here we look into providing an effective...

How to choose a training provider?

Choosing the right care training company Choosing a training provider can be a minefield, particularly if you are unsure on how to choose the right one for you. It’s important to find a care and clinical training organisation which aligns with you and your...

Staff facebook groups in care

Why you should consider having a Facebook group for your care team? Having a simple and accessible communication procedure is important. There are various applications that can be utilised to share information to your care team. But have you considered a...

Importance of Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Mental health awareness is so important. It is particularly important for those working in caring roles. What is mental health?Mental health is how we think and how we feel. We can have good mental health and we can have mental health...

What is autism?

An overview of autism individuals in the UK are on the autism spectrum (approximately)* are diagnosed with autism (approximately)** What is autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental condition. It is also known more commonly as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Though...

Personal development for care professionals

The importance of personal development Personal development is different from professional development. Though they are equally important and there are crossovers too. Sometimes it can be difficult to sit down and take the time to reflect on where we are now and where...

Supporting during an epilepsy emergency

Supporting individuals during an epilepsy emergency Having a seizure can become an emergency situation. Here we look at how to support individuals in an epilepsy emergency. What is an epilepsy emergency? There are various ways to define an epilepsy emergency, though...

Constructive feedback in care

How to give constructive feedback effectively?   Do you sometimes struggle with not knowing what to say or how to say it when giving feedback? Here are some tricks and tips to help you the next time you aren’t sure how to construct your feedback. And some other...