If you’re new to Adult Social Care or already working in the sector and looking for support to develop your career, then read on…
The benefits of adult social care
Working in adult social care is not just emotionally rewarding, it’s one of the most varied too. Working with a range of people with various needs means every day is different.
Benefits include:
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Organisations that can support you into Employment – and in some cases provide CV, application and interview support and advice
The No Wrong Door (NWD) initiative aims to make it easier for Londoners to access high-quality support for their employment and skills needs. The focus is to help specific groups of people like disabled people, refugees, young people, older folks, women (trying to get back to work), and people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
No Wrong Door means that no matter your starting point or what service you access first, you can be connected to the right type of support at the right time to help you into good work. Visit NWD to get the information you need to support you into training or employment.
https://southlondonpartnership.co.uk/no-wrong-door-south-london-integration-hub/
Do you need support with writing your CV?
There are charity and volunteer organisations across England who can support with clothing for interviews, as well as help with preparation for interviews. Support available in each area will vary. You may need a referral from your local council or agency as well as proof of an interview.
The National Careers Service have online recourses to support with writing CVs, preparing cover letters, completing applications, and preparing for interviews.
SmartWorks work across England to support women prepare for interviews with clothing and interview preparation support.
Suited & Booted offer interview training, support, and smart wear for unemployed or low-income workers. They offer support for both women and men.
Suited for Success offer interview clothing and one-to-one job coaching support.
Timpson offer a free dry-cleaning service for those attending interviews. The service is available across all 500 stores.
Who can get a refund?
You may be able to get money back if you paid the immigration health surcharge and you work in Health and Care. There are different ways to get money back, depending on your visa and your job.
If you have a Tier 2 (General) visa and you’re a medical professional, you are eligible for a refund – please apply by clicking here.
If you do not have a Tier 2 (General) visa or you work in another Health or Care role, you may be eligible for a refund by clicking here.
To identify whether you would quality, please visit the Government website by clicking here.