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Strand Support Workers
We are delighted that you are considering joining Strand Nurses Bureau as a support worker.
What can we offer you?
Ongoing support to assist with normal every day activities gives our service users the confidence and ability to live independent fulfilling lives. Which is why at Strand, we provide our support workers with an unparelled benefits package to ensure that we continue to attract and retain the highest quality workers. We can provide qualified to senior level support work in the following areas:
- Elderly Care
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Health
- Physical Disabilities
There is something for everyone whether you are looking for occasional shifts to boost your income, specifically want a residential placement or simply want a full time position with the flexibility that agency work brings - Check our support worker jobs database for the latest available work by clicking here!
By joining us, you can benefit from:
- The For Life points reward scheme
- The Advantage Career Development Academy
- A £150 refer a friend scheme.
- Skills for Care Induction whilst you work which can be accredited to your NVQ.
- Mandatory training courses.
- Excellent rates of pay, paid weekly.
- Holiday and sick pay (dependent on role and level of working).
- Local, friendly branches across the country.
- Quarterly company newsletter to keep you in touch and up to date.
- A firm commitment to quality.
- 24 hour back up from office staff.
What do you need to work for us?
To apply for work with us, you will need to be eligible to work in the UK. Click here to check that you are eligible. When you are sure you are eligible to work for us, you will need to:
- Register with us - click here to find out how.
- Have a UK/EU passport or appropriate visa (click here for visa information).
- Undertake an Enhanced CRB, POCA and POVA check (we can arrange this for you).
- Ensure you have the skills and experience that the role requires.
After I have registered, how soon can you get me out to work?
In line with CQC (The Care Quality Commission) guidelines, every care recruitment or domiciliary care agency must complete a personal file checklist for each of their candidates to ensure that you are compliant to work with elderly and vulnerable people. As soon as you have had your interview and your file is completed, we will get you out to work.
Can you offer me work if I am coming from overseas?
We are no longer able to offer candidates work permits, therefore you must either have an EU or UK passport or hold one of the visas listed here. If you are eligible to work and coming to the UK for the first time, check out our tips for working and living in the UK.
We hope this provides you with as much information as you need to join us, however if you have any questions regarding support work, working in the uk or UK healthcare jobs, please contact the team on 0207 836 6396 or e-mail strand@advantagehealthcare.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
