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Could you put the needs of others first over Christmas and into the new year
Spare a thought on Christmas Day as you sit down to watch the Queen's speech or prepare to tuck into your turkey, for all the care workers who are putting the needs of others before themselves this festive season. It is estimated that a staggering 176,000 care workers in the…
Wednesday, 19 Sep, 2018
South Wales mum becomes tutor after taking course to manage chronic pain condition
A mum from Neath who went on a course to learn how to cope with chronic pain is now helping others - by becoming a tutor on the very same course. Angela Funning (pictured) spent three years in a wheelchair because of fibromyalgia and hypermobility. She said: "I was in…
Friday, 24 Aug, 2018
Care experienced student follows her dream to become a social worker
Inspirational Cheryl Thompson credits her time as a student at the University of Chester with changing her life – and now she plans to use her new-found confidence and skills to change the world! Growing-up in the care of a local authority, 25-year-old Cheryl struggled throughout her school life, leaving…
Monday, 30 Jul, 2018
New BBC series will explore whether volunteers can take burden off NHS staff
A new BBC Two show will follow young people volunteering in a hospital to find out if they can make a real change in the NHS. The four-part series - which has the working title The Great NHS Experiment and will air next year - was inspired by an existing…
New project helping people into work in the childcare sector in Wales
A Welsh Government-funded project that gives people out of work the experience they need to start a career in the childcare sector has been praised by Children's Minister Huw Irranca-Davies. The Minister visited the Li'l Angels Day Nursery, based in Shotton, Deeside to meet some of the people taking part…
Friday, 18 May, 2018
Queens University trials new values-based admissions process for nursing students
Queen's University Belfast is trialling new psychometric tests as part of its admission process for nursing undergraduates. The University's School of Nursing and Midwifery has revised its current selection process and introduced a new values-based approach to its recruitment procedure to ensure an increased focus on personal attributes and values.…
Tuesday, 8 May, 2018
New childcare careers website aims to boost workforce numbers in Scotland
A new website designed to encourage people to consider taking up a career in childcare in Scotland has been launched today. The website, developed the website in partnership with the Scottish Social Services Council, Skills Development Scotland, the Care Inspectorate and Smarter Scotland (Scottish Government), shows how someone can build…
Monday, 23 Apr, 2018
New qualification for early years workforce launched in Scotland
Over 5,500 childminders across Scotland, and those entering the childcare sector, now have access to an accredited Work Based Award that recognises and values the unique form of childcare they provide, thanks to the launch of the Complete Childminding Learning Pathway. The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) working with SQA have…
Friday, 30 Mar, 2018
TV doctors return to the classroom to promote careers in the NHS
TV doctors Rosemary Leonard, Ellie Cannon and Sara Kayat are returning to the classroom to encourage pupils to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and consider careers in the NHS. The medics will visit secondary schools and colleges in England this summer as part of the NHS's 70th…
New social worker recruitment video asks if you could make a difference
A new video 'You can make a difference' has been released today, World Social Work Day, to encourage more people to think about becoming a social worker. The short video looks at five common scenarios where social workers working in social care in England made a real difference in the…
Wednesday, 14 Feb, 2018
New postgraduate in Wales could offer route to a career in adult nursing
A Postgraduate Diploma programme in Adult Nursing introduced by Bangor University is the first course of its kind in North Wales. It offers recent graduates of life and social science a fast-track two-year route to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The new postgraduate course meets a growing need.…
Wednesday, 7 Feb, 2018
Free online course could provide gateway to career in children's care and protection
The Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland (CELCIS) has joined with FutureLearn, the digital education platform, for the second run of its massive online open course (MOOC) which delves into the details of the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children. The course is free and…
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Care Home Manager
Care home managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of residential care homes. They oversee all activities within the home and make sure the quality of the service and care provided meets the National Minimum Standards...
Music Therapists use music and sound to help improve people's emotional wellbeing, relieve stress and improve confidence. As a music therapist, you would not teach music. Instead you would encourage clients to try...
Mental Health Nurse
Mental health nurses work in hospital and community settings to support people with a range of mental health issues. They work closely with clients, their families, friends and carers to develop therapeutic...