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Working with a regulated care provider in England

Working with a regulated care provider in England

25 May 2022.
When searching for a new role within the care sector you can be faced with a lot of choice, which may feel overwhelming.  So, how do you choose who to work with?  Unless you are wanting to work privately, one of the first things to think about is whether the company you are looking to work with is regulated, or not.  Being regulated means they are monitored and inspected by the Care Quality Commission in England. These regular inspections ensure that regulated care companies are always meeting requirements for the safety and quality of care that’s provided, and also for the support and training that they provide for their employees.   So, in practical terms, what does this mean for you? ...
Working with a regulated provider in Scotland

Working with a regulated provider in Scotland

11 May 2022.
If you’re looking for a new role within the care sector, the choice can be overwhelming.  With hundreds of companies across Scotland offering work for carers, you may be asking yourself how do I choose who to work with?  We think there are a few things you should consider when making your choice.   Are they a regulated care provider? Regulated care companies are monitored and inspected by the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. These regular inspections ensure that regulated care companies are always meeting requirements for the safety and quality of care that’s provided and also for the support and training that they provide for their employees.   So, in practical terms, what does this mean for you? Peace of mind You ...
Support is just a phone call away

Support is just a phone call away

27 Jan 2022.
Having the opportunity to speak with someone on the phone, at any time, is paramount to our success in supporting our Professional Carers across the UK.  When you are working remotely as a live-in carer, supporting a vulnerable client, you need to know that help is on hand – when you need it.  Just one of the ways that we provide that help and support is with our On Call team.  We caught up with Linda in our On Call team who explains more about her role: “I Joined the company in February 2019 as a live in Carer then moved into the On Call team in January 2020. Previously I worked for the Jersey Government for 20 years before ...
Lina’s progression in care: “This job changed my life”

Lina’s progression in care: “This job changed my life”

16 Dec 2021.
Working as a live-in carer can not only be rewarding, but it provides some exciting career development opportunities too. At The Good Care Group, we want to help our Carers pursue their career goals, whether that is developing their care knowledge with our specialist training courses, or supporting Carers to move into other roles within the business.   Our Care Manager Lina started her career at TGCG in 2018 as a Professional live-in Carer. “It is very rewarding to improve people’s quality of life and see them smiling. I have made strong and lasting relationships with my clients, their families and my colleagues.” Originally from Thessaloniki, Greece, Lina has had a long and varied professional career. She trained as a nurse, ...
Meet Rebecca, our Registered Operations Manager for Scotland

Meet Rebecca, our Registered Operations Manager for Scotland

19 Nov 2021.
Meet Rebecca, our Registered Operations Manager in Scotland. “I joined The Good Care Group back in 2018, initially as a Regional Manager, before becoming the Registered Operations Manager for Scotland and now registered Operations Manager for the North Of England and Scotland. My background is in nursing and prior to joining The Good Care Group I worked within my Local Authority as a Service Manager. In my day to day role I support the Care Managers and office team in Scotland with any questions or queries they might have. We are all working together to ensure that we continue to provide the highest quality care for our clients. I LOVE that no two days are the same and the wonderful, ...
14 Packing Tips For Carers Coming To The UK

14 Packing Tips For Carers Coming To The UK

17 Dec 2020.
1. Make a list Worried you may forget something essential? Create a list of everything you will need and check items off as you pack. This will ensure all essential items are in your bag and ready to go. 2. Avoid Stains There is nothing worse then pulling on the clothes you packed and finding a stain on your favourite top. You can avoid this problem by making sure all light coloured clothes are packed inside out and all liquids are in sealed plastic bags. 3. Roll and vacuum pack Don’t arrive at your placement or for training and be faced with a pile of ironing. To save space and stop creasing, roll your clothes instead of folding them. Place ...
“Where are my things?”

“Where are my things?”

11 Nov 2019.
You have arrived in your new placement, you’ve spent some time getting to know your client, you’ve familiarised yourself with the layout of the house and where most things are kept. However, it just isn’t the way you would organise your home, your kitchen, your living spaces and you are itching to dive in and rearrange the house according to your ideas of efficiency and aesthetics. But is this the right thing to do? For whose benefit will this really be? We all run our own homes, no matter how big or small, and as such we each have our own ideas of how best to organise our space and individual rooms in the home.  We organise the kitchen so ...
Training at The Good Care Group

Training at The Good Care Group

11 Nov 2019.
We believe that learning is a vital part of our professional carers journey within our organisation. We call it a journey because that is how we see our employees developing in four particular areas – Experience, Skills, Training and Qualifications. We believe that learning is a vital part of our professional carers journey within our organisation. We call it a journey because that is how we see our employees developing in four particular areas – Experience, Skills, Training and Qualifications. The learning journey begins with us confirming these elements when the professional carer joins our business as we reward our employees with competitive pay rates and often come to us with significant experience.* Our 5 day induction training supports carers to ...
National increase in Admiral Nurses to help meet demand – by Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse

National increase in Admiral Nurses to help meet demand – by Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse

11 Nov 2019.
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia through our world-class Admiral Nurses.  We work hand in hand with families, helping them cope with fear, uncertainty and the difficult everyday reality of dementia.  Living with dementia can be an incredibly hard and lonely experience for both the person with dementia and their family.  Admiral Nurses are an invaluable source of contact and support at particular points of difficulty in the dementia journey, including diagnosis, when the condition progresses, or when tough decisions need to be made, such as a family member entering residential care.  Their aim is to build resilience; empowering family carers, and encouraging problem solving approaches. Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support ...

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