Blogs by tag - career development · Brook Street Social Care

The role of a leaving care support worker
6 months ago by Daniel Stack
In England alone, there were more than 80,000 children in care in March 2023. These numbers highlight the reality that many young people are facing situations where their homes are not safe. This might be because of abuse, neglect or the child’s parent or guardian not being able to keep them safe, resulting in them being placed into care.Leaving care can be a daunting transi...
Seven myths about working in social care
10 months ago by Daniel Stack
The social care industry performs a vital function for our society, offering the nurture and support that is needed to keep it going, whether that be looking after children with special educational needs or making home visits to cater to those who are homebound. In any industry there will be misconceptions and stereotypes, deterring people from pursuing a career in the fiel...
Why social care might be the perfect career for you
about 1 year ago by Daniel Stack
This year we’re thrilled to be celebrating 30 years of Brook Street Social Care, and to mark the occasion, here are some reasons why social care might be the career for you:Making a difference in people's lives:Working in social care allows you to have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals, helping them to improve their quality of life.Personal growth:A s...
The importance of adult social care
over 2 years ago by Daniel Stack
The past two years have been a difficult time for the adult social care workforce. As the whole world was thrown into uncertainty and struggled to understand the new and pernicious Coronavirus, care sector staff around the country did not think twice about protecting those in their care, sometimes sadly succumbing to the virus themselves. To recognise and honour the kin...
Cover letter template - download here for free
over 5 years ago by
Your cover letter is the first and possibly only thing your potential employer will see to determine whether you are right for the role they are recruting for. It's your opportunity to get noticed so you want it to be perfect. We’ve created a useful template for you to download to help you write the perfect cover letter to go with your CV. Click on the link below to download...
Create your CV with this free template
over 5 years ago by
Your CV is your gateway to your dream job. It's where you'll showcase your experience and capabilities to future employees. Your CV should reflect who you are whilst showing what a great asset to an organisation you would be. It's also your tool to help you stand out from other candidates, at a point where the employer won't have met you yet. So it's important to get it righ...
Why you shouldn’t stop learning when you leave school
over 5 years ago by
So many of us go through the education system anticipating the day we finish so that we can get out into the world of work to kick-off our careers and start making some money.In reality, is what you have learnt up until that point enough to sustain you throughout your whole career? The simple answer is no. It has been estimated that over 60% Primary School age children right...
Are you ready for a promotion?
over 5 years ago by
Are you a high achiever? Are you successful in your current job? Is the next natural step for you a promotion?Whilst most people will aspire to be the best they can possibly be in their current role, is it time to think about what skills can you learn in your current role that would be beneficial to further your career? Recent CMI (Chartered Management Institute) research ha...
Is it time for a new job?
over 5 years ago by
There's nothing worse than feeling like you're stuck in a rut or unhappy at work. According to Business Insider, an average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime - roughly 30%. This is far too long to be unhappy for, so if you're feeling down every morning and dread the office, it could be time for a change. The first step is to evaluate your current ...
Are you in a career funk? Here's what to do
over 5 years ago by
It's not uncommon to have phases at work where you find yout tasks difficult to complete or you even dread the thought of going to work at all. But when it starts to go on for prolonged periods, it's time to listen to your body both physically and mentally to work out what it's telling you. Is it a lack of sleep? Maybe it's the dark mornings or something in your personal lif...
Top five skills every social worker needs
over 5 years ago by
Working in social care can be demanding and requires a multiple of different skills to be able to manage the day-to day. In such a varied profession, what are the top qualities every social worker needs to do their job? Here are just five of the top skills we think are crucial to a social worker. Critical thinking Being able to analyse cases through not just the social...
What skills do you need to be an ideal candidate in 2019?
over 5 years ago by
It's said that the beginning of the year is the best time to look for a role. Vacancies tend to go up, with vacancies in the social care sector increasing by 1.5% within a year. Moving roles to take on a more fulfilling job or changing your career completely often tops the New Year's resolutions checklist. The good news is that it's a candidates market at the moment. This...
Soft skills - what are they and do you have them?
almost 6 years ago by
If you’re thinking of looking for a new job then adding some valuable skills to your CV is a sure-fire way to make you stand out.It doesn't have to cost you any money and you can do it from the comfort of your own home! Making time for learning new skills can help towards building a great CV and a fantastic set of skills to make any employer take a second look at your applic...
How to start your career in social care
almost 6 years ago by
Thinking about a career in social care but not quite sure how to start and break into the sector? We give you the lowdown on what you need to do and how you can find out whether a job in social care is where you’re destined to be. Do your research First and foremost to find out if working in social care is for you, go online and read up about it. There are great websit...

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