What’s it Like to Work with SCA?
We are always looking for new staff! So, if you’re wondering what it’s like to work with us, here is an overview to help you decide if it might just be time to apply …
Entries by Stephen Wilson
Laughter is the Best Medicine …
There’s nothing quite like a really good belly laugh that makes your eyes water, to lift the spirits! But laughter has a whole lot more going on, as it’s good for our bodies as well as our minds.
Carers gonna care!
Carers gonna care! But we need to care about ourselves too! Here are some suggestions which can help give you a ‘wee boost’ when you need it most!
SCA Film List for Carers
Caring comes in many guises, so we thought it might be fun to explore some caring themes with our SCA Film List for Carers! Whether you like a good cry, a bit of belly laugh, or simply want to shout ‘That’s not how it’s done!’ at the TV, here’s our mid-week viewing list for a cosy night in. So get the popcorn out and get comfy!
Diary of a Careworker – Setting Boundaries
We care. We want to make life a little brighter; a little easier for our clients, so we go the ‘extra mile’. But when is it a mile too far for us? Setting healthy boundaries is one of the most important lessons we can learn to prevent burnout and undue stress.
Plant Power! – Promoting Client Wellbeing with Indoor Gardening
There’s something really satisfying about watching plants thrive – and spring is the perfect time for clients to get their hands dirty …with some home gardening!
How to motivate those you support
Motivation has many facets and can work in a variety of ways; understanding some of these can help you in your role as a care worker.
SCA and staff wellbeing
Keeping our SCA family together means understanding the stresses and strains of caring for others. Here are some of the things we do to ensure the wellbeing of our staff: Open-door Policy Our staff know that they can approach us with anything that’s causing a problem for them, and we do our best to help […]
Diary of a Care Worker: Family Dynamics
Parents know how to say the right things. And if there’s nothing that can be said, a cup of tea is often next up! So it can be hard on the children of elderly or vulnerable parents in later life when things change. Families have spent a lifetime learning all the little quirks of their […]
How to be more Disability Aware in Everyday Life
When we talk of someone with a disability, what image comes to mind? Is it someone in a wheelchair? Disability comes in many guises, seen and unseen – and becoming more informed can help us to discern between what we think we know and what we should know about disability.