Some of the skills you need will be specific to the job you’re applying for. However, everyone working in social care needs English, number, digital, and employability skills, including problem-solving and teamwork, together these are known as core skills.
What core skills do I need to work in social care outlines some of the skills you need and have short activities to help you think about transferable core skills from your previous experiences.
English skills, including the ability to:
read
write
speak
listen.
They can be used to communicate with people, write a care plan, and read and follow a risk assessment.
They can be used to communicate with people, write a care plan and read and follow a risk assessment.
Number skills, including the ability to:
do calculations
record numbers
understand measurements
use timetables and plan work.
They can be used to record fluid intake, count medication, measure and record weight, and calculate staff wages.
Digital skills, including the ability to:
find and manage digital information
use digital technology with people
complete eLearning.
They can be used to update digital handover notes, send emails, use remote appointment systems, and use assistive technologies.
Employability skills, including the ability to:
problem solve
work in a team
plan own learning and development
manage own health and wellbeing.
They can be used to prioritize workloads, manage work/ home life balance, respond well to challenging behavior, and adapt to changing demands at work.
Get Ready to Start a New Job, Review this list of things that you may need to get done before you start work. You may not be able to get them all done.
if you’re starting right away. However, you can at least get the essential tasks completed, so you don’t have to juggle work and your personal life when you’re starting a new job.
Prepare for Orientation, A new job orientation can go a long way in helping you get started on the right foot.
If your employer offers an orientation program, it may include a tour, training, and an introduction to your new colleagues and company management.
You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions, and to learn about your role in the company. Here’s information on job orientations, and what is included in these programs.
Strategies for a Successful Start, Starting a new job can be hard. You’re the new kid on the block.
and you don’t know anyone or how the organization works. Even with a good orientation program and a great new boss.
there is going to be a learning curve. The first impression you make will be critical for workplace success. Here are tips and strategies for success in your new job.
Complete New Employee Hiring Paperwork, You may do it online instead of on paper, but there is paperwork that you and your employer will need to complete in order to get you on the payroll.
The forms you will need to complete include eligibility to work forms, tax withholding forms, and company-specific paperwork. Set aside some focused time to complete this paperwork.
Calculate Your Pay, Would you like to know how much your paycheck will be before you get it? There are online calculators you can use to figure out how much your take-home pay will be after your deductions and to help you decide how much you should have deducted to cover taxes.
Check On New Employee Benefits, If you’re not sure what benefits come with your job, ask your manager or Human Resources department for information about what you’re entitled to receive.
What to Wear to Work, If you’re not sure about appropriate workplace attire, check prior to starting the job. It’s going to be awkward if you arrive at the office and don’t fit in with what everyone else is wearing.
Make the Best First Impression, Take some time to consider the best ways to impress your co-workers and form a good connection with them early on. If you’re well prepared you can start the job on a strong positive note, without the new job jitters.
Become a paid pet sitter with an investment of $0 thanks to one of many dogs sitting services out there.
It’s usually free to join and create a profile. Rover.com and dogvacay.com are popular services.
Most people need a reliable, trustworthy house sitter at one point or another.
Start offering your services to stay in peoples’ homes and care for pets, plants, and the property right in your neighborhood.
Advertise your childcare services for free on Craigslist, Care.com and other services, then start watching other people’s kids for no investment (other than the gas to get there).
Set up your own website using a free service like Wix or WordPress and start creating original content for the world to see.
Then, utilize online services that can help you promote your blog through social media and other avenues.
ClickBank.com is an example. Once you gain traction, some of these services will even let you use the money you make on commissions to help promote other people.
Trying the direct sales route can cost as low as $10 depending on the company.
Avon and Mary Kay are some of the more famous companies in this space.
The initial fee usually covers membership, training, marketing tools, and samples.
Sell books that are sitting around your house for a profit on one of several online sites like BookScouter.com.
Once you start making money, you can buy more expensive used books and sell them for even more.
Clean houses, windows, or cars for less than $20 by purchasing basic cleaning supplies and marketing yourself to friends and family members.
It’s free to sign up to drive for Uber If your vehicle doesn’t meet the required standards, try a rental solution from either of the two.
If there’s something you know quite a bit about (website design, health and beauty, knitting, etc.) consider becoming a consultant.
This is of course easier said than done and can take a while.
You’ll want to obtain any licenses that are necessary, research and choose which customers to target, all the while building your network so you can get to know the right people.
Market tutoring skills for free with people you know and online platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn.
Many of the online services even help tutors find tutors themselves so they can expand what they teach.
Become a professional organizer with help from social media.
A locally targeted Facebook ad for example costs $20 or less.
Offer tour guides by signing up for free with a one of the sites or apps out there.
One called Vayable.com will find your tourists for you in exchange for a percentage of what you earn.
With tax season on the way, this is a promising option.
Search “tax preparation no experience” online. Plenty of companies are willing to train you in time for tax season.
Have old stuff you want to sell lying around your house? Become a flea market vendor for less than $20 per day.
15. Selling on Etsy or Ebay..
t’s free to sign up on Etsy and start selling your handmade goods there.
Your products can be virtually anything you make yourself.
Ebay is an enticing option (as is Craigslist, OfferUp, and other such resale sites) if you want to make money selling old stuff lying around your house or resell cheap thrift store finds for a profit.
Professional errand running is a popular niche if you have spare time and (preferably) a vehicle.
Become an independently contracted delivery partner with one of many food apps.
Some include Caviar, Doordash or Postmates. They allow you to make your own hours, be your own boss, and get paid–all for less than $20.
Start out with freelance bartending by volunteering to tend bar at charity events to get experience.
Work with clients who already have the necessary equipment to keep it cheap.
Try your hand at dog training. You might already have experience with your own pets or take to Google for some excellent tips and tricks.
Start with friends and family and expand.
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