Outt - Social Care Shifts

  Personal protective Equipment (PPE) has always been a vital resource in care homes.   Social care workers are accustomed to safety equipment such as masks, gowns and gloves. The performance and quality of facemasks however, has become increasingly important and is likely to remain so in the post-pandemic years to come.   Different facemask grades present significantly variable levels of protection from respiratory diseases and airborne viruses. Here we explore the contrasting PPE grades, and which models are most appropriate in care home settings.   THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY IN CARE HOMES   Of course, PPE isn’t only for the protection of care workers but is equally vital for vulnerable and immunocompromised residents. Care workers may be required to undergo more thorough decontamination and take additional preventative measures to avoid transporting viral particles into a care facility. Covid-19 is most commonly transmitted through close contact, o...

  we get it – you’re in the middle of a busy social care shift, have a short lunch break, and haven’t eaten anything since you snagged a bite of toast on your way out of the door this morning. It’s always tempting to grab a quick bite to eat from the canteen, or even nip out for a cheeky McDonalds! However, as a career, we’re willing to bet you’re on your feet for most of the day, and always feel that energy lag creeping in towards the end of your shift.  To stay healthy, and put as much care into yourself as you do into your patients, it is essential to make sure you’ve got a decent lunch! Not only will that keep your energy levels up right until end of shift, but it’ll make you feel so much better about your food choices. SELF-CARE FOR CARERS Self-care may be a buzzword you often hear, but it’s also essentially important. We all know you can’t pour from an empty cup, and since we’re all human, it is never going to be possible to work at 100 mph running on fu...

  care workers are key-workers and for perhaps the first time ever, the world is really beginning to appreciate just how important our roles are! The unsung heroes of the healthcare world, care workers suffer similar stresses to other healthcare professionals. Working in the care sector is extremely stressful for many reasons, and each role and responsibility can have its own pressures; physical, mental and professional. It’s unlikely that any care worker agency will find their role entirely stress-free, but there are things that can be done to help negate the effects of workplace intensity and tension. Here are a few tips on the best ways to manage care worker jobs stress. WHY IS STRESS A PROBLEM? It may sound like common sense, but a happy worker is an effective worker – people work better when they’re secure and clear-thinking. People under undue levels of stress and duress often suffer from fatigue, confusion, a lack of mental comprehension and even physical s...

  senior care vacancies come up from time to time in some sectors of care, and when they do, they’re fiercely competed for.   If you’re applying for a senior care vacancy, now is the time to revamp your CV – and to tailor it exactly to the role you want to secure. OUTT has teamed with expert CV builders Wozber to help our employees flourish, and here are their top tips to get the senior care vacancy you’re submitting your CV for!   STAND OUT Competition for a senior care vacancy may be not just crowded, but also tough.   Make sure that whatever makes you different to other candidates is clear. Put these details on your CV and ensure that you clearly explain why it is important to the role you are applying for!   MAP OUT YOUR SUITABILITY All of your qualifications, experience and professional relevancy should be easy to read and presented upfront so that it’s easy to understand. This one page of A4 may be the only chance you get to sell your b...

  Social care jobs are not often considered by careers advisors to be high-powered and dynamic professions, yet actually, those working in the industry will know that they absolutely are – just run on the basis of compassion, care and true connection rather than just job titles, salary bands and status. Care work is a competitive market, and is growing increasingly so as society begins to value the contribution healthcare professionals make to society, as well as to encourage and promote more to enter the industry through training and qualification; as well as a growing demand for services due to an ageing population and developments in medical technology.   Gone are the days when a social care worker , healthcare professional or social career could hand over a list of their experience and be immediately granted new jobs. Now, a social care CV is an essential part of the process and just as important as a CV in any other industry. Employers are looking for those who truly ...