Careers

The safety and welfare of our clients is paramount, Our recruitment process is thorough to ensure we have the very best team providing the highest standards of care to our clients. Our management team are here to support you through this process.

Application

To apply for a carer position please send your CV along with a covering letter to us and if you are a suitable candidate we will contact you within 5 working days for a telephone interview.

Telephone interview

During the telephone interview you will be asked questions about your previous experience, skills and qualifications. The manager conducting the telephone interview will advise you whether or not you have successfully completed the first part of the interview process, and if so, you will be sent a recruitment pack to complete.

Face to face interview

Having completed the recruitment pack, if your application is successful we will then invite you to attend a face to face interview with one of our managers. This interview will last between 45 and 90 minutes. You must bring the documents specified in “Required Documents” as listed below to your interview. If you successfully complete this stage of the application process then you will be offered the position of care worker subject to 3 satisfactory references and negative DBS check. You will not be offered a placement as a carer until this stage of the process has been completed.

DBS check

We are legally required to use the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) which helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups. This replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

Induction, training and placement

If you are a successful applicant we will then look at placing you with one of our clients. Prior to your first placement you will undertake your induction with one of our managers. The induction process includes a thorough explanation of our company policies and procedures, a care plan and risk assessment. You will shadow a manager / senior care worker and be observed by a manager at intervals throughout the induction process. Once you have successfully completed your induction you will be prepared for your initial placement. You will undertake training as required in all core areas and commit to regular refresher training. You will always be fully briefed before attending any placement and will have the continuity of support from your manager to ensure that you are able to perform your role to the highest standard required as a County Carer.

Required Documents

You will need to provide the following documents if you are invited to interview (please bring the original and a copy of each item):

• Passport
• Photographic driving licence
• 2 x recent ‘head and shoulders’ photographs of yourself
• Proof of right to work in the UK (if applicable)
• Evidence of your National Insurance number
• 3 x letters of reference or contact details for 3 x referees ( 2 x professional, 1 of whom must be your most recent employer and 1 x personal )
• Any qualification certificates
• Proof of your current address (utility bills, statements, driving licence, etc. dated within 3 months)
• Police check from country of origin if appropriate

You will be advised by a member of the management team regarding our procedure for your DBS enchanced disclosure and DBS Adult First check application.