<p>We look at the top 5 apps you need when working in the care sector:</p>
<ul>
<li>Shift worker</li>
<li>Feedly</li>
<li>NHS Safeguarding </li>
<li>Evernote</li>
<li>Headspace</li>
</ul>
<p>Today, we can do most things on our phones. Got a question? Google it on your mobile. Need to send lots of people the same message? Make a group chat on Whatsapp. Want to turn your heating on? There’s an app for that.</p>
<p>That’s right - there’s an app for pretty much everything now, and that includes apps which can help you with your day-to-day life in the care sector, ranging from the ability to schedule your shifts, to accessing information about the latest safeguarding news. We’ve handpicked our top five must-have apps to download today:</p>
<h3>1. Shift worker</h3>
<p>Keep all your shifts in order with this nifty app. Visual cues give you a snapshot of the week and month ahead, whilst giving you the freedom to create rotations of any length.</p>
<h3>2. Feedly </h3>
<p>It can be difficult to keep on top of the latest news when you work in a sector with ever-changing regulations. Use Feedly's clean and easy to read format to see all your news in one place and ensure you stay up-to-date!.</p>
<h3>3. NHS Safeguarding</h3>
<p> A useful app for those who work within healthcare to get guidance on safeguarding.</p>
<h3>4. Evernote</h3>
<p>Always jotting down ideas or writing to-do lists? This clever app will keep all your notes in one place, and all in order.</p>
<h3>5. Headspace</h3>
<p>Working in health and social care can be tough: this app will help you get the most out of your day by teaching you skills of meditation and mindfulness.</p>
<p>In addition to everything that the world of mobile can offer you, Randstad Care also provides <a href="/job-seeker/areas-of-expertise/social-care/training-2/">online training programmes</a> to keep you up-to-date with the latest regulations and to make sure that you are always equipped to provide top class care. </p>