Relocating to Dublin, Ireland from abroad can be an exciting opportunity for healthcare professionals looking for a change. Ireland’s healthcare system is highly regarded globally, offering excellent patient care and a diverse range of specialties. One of the benefits of relocating to Dublin is the vibrant healthcare community, with many opportunities for professional development and networking. Healthcare professionals can join professional associations and attend conferences and events to build connections and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their field. However, before e ..read more

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT – 5 things to make your CV stand out Your CV is often the first and only information a potential employer will receive about you so its importance should never be undervalued. A well written CV demonstrates how you meet the needs of the employer by detailing your talents and achievements clearly and in a positive manner. A quality CV summarises both your qualifications and experience, and highlights how your skills and achievements benefited your previous employer. Show your personality as much as possible, focus on what problems you solved, rather than “I am good at ..read more

Activities should form a core part of the care plans, and there is a huge amount that you can do, from music and blowing bubbles to arts and crafts. If you are a Social Care Worker and looking for some engaging group activities, here are some ideas to get you started. Ideas for Vestibular Activities Our vestibular system is located in our inner ears and is responsible for our spatial awareness. It allows us to coordinate balance with movement and when performing correctly, it works in conjunction with our other senses to ensure we feel safe in our environment. A child with vestibular process ..read more

Social Care Work is a rewarding, restorative and inspiring job, but it can also be exhausting, demanding and emotionally draining at times. Providing care and support for others can take its toll, so as a social care worker, it is vitally important that you take the time to take care of yourself. Burnout is common in many professions which relate to caring for others. Spot the signs in yourself or colleagues who may be close to burnout. Some of the signs of burnout: • Loss of enthusiasm in your work • Heightened irritability with co-workers or clients • Difficulty maintaining focus • Decreas ..read more

There is a lot to consider when thinking about a career in contract healthcare. While not everything on this blog will apply to all jobs in contract healthcare, it will give you some food for thought. 1. Good progression and salary potential While money isn’t everything, it’s often a major factor in any career-related decision. A healthy paycheque can help smooth over any of the less-than-great moments that come with work—and financial security, in general, is a big mental relief. Depending on the role, earnings for contract healthcare workers can vary significantly. However, there are still ..read more

“Social Care Workers are professional practitioners engaged in the practice of social care work. Social care work is a relationship based approach to the purposeful planning and provision of care, protection, psychosocial support and advocacy in partnership with vulnerable individuals and groups who experience marginalisation, disadvantage or special needs. Principles of social justice and human rights are central to the practice of Social Care Workers.” – Social Care Workers Board, CORU  Simple, yes all the above makes sense. However, the reality of being a social care worker ..read more