Blogs in candidate

On this National Apprenticeship Week, set to begin on February 10th and run until February 16th, we're excited to shine a light on the immense value apprenticeships can bring to care settings. These programs have a great effect on the quality of care we provide at Nurseplus, and also pave the way...

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We know it takes a special kind of person to consider a career in care and thankfully our agency workers that are already working for Nurseplus are the kind of people that really enjoy making the most of their jobs in care. But what is it that makes us stand out among other healthcare recruitment...

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There are certain qualities of a Care Assistant that can be taught and others that caring people just naturally have. Working alongside nurses in care homes, hospitals, or in mental health, community, or General Practice surgeries, the role of a care assistant can change from setting to setting....

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We thought we'd take some time to chat with Nurseplus' Associate Director of Recruitment, Richard Fluskey about his thoughts on nursing in the UK. As Richard began his working life as a nurse himself, we wanted to gain his unique perspective on the industry and what might have changed since he wa...

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​CareLineLive provides us with an easy-to-use home care management system which we use for communications and to organise our care staff. Each month CareLineLive host an award for their Star Carer, and this month Nurseplus carer, Anne-Marie was chosen from hundreds of nominees. Sian Hurst, Branch...

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​As we finished our financial year we also came to the end of our first annual ESG Action Plan. We've made some truly amazing progress with planned initiatives being implemented all over the business, and we've even exceeded our goals in some cases. Being focused on care means we will always go a...

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British winter time has arrived and with it, comes more than Christmas decorations and festive feelings. The drastic change in temperature can have serious effects on vulnerable people, particularly those in care. It’s our job at Nurseplus, to provide care and advice on how to stay warm in winter...

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​Rhys started with Nurseplus as an agency worker and in only eight short years has made his way to Area Manager!Here he tells us about the journey from carer to Area Manager, why he choose to work in care, and what he’s achieved during his time at Nurseplus.When did you start working in Care?I fi...

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​When you start a career in care with Nurseplus, there’s no telling where you’ll end up. Take, for example, Sarah Ford who began working at Nurseplus as a Health Care Support Worker and 9 years later is enjoying a rewarding career as a Branch Manager.Here’s how it happened.So, tell us Sarah how ...

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Here you will find answers to any questions you have about becoming a Support Worker. You'll learn all about the skills you need, pay insight, and the varied responsibilities and duties of a Support Worker below. Discover if this could be the ideal role for you.​What are the duties of a Support W...

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​Work may seem like a dirty word to students approaching their summer break but how are you supposed to live it up large if you haven’t got the funds to do so. That's where Nurseplus can help by providing summer work for students with flexible shifts in care.This summer, our branch network is rea...

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