We support parents returning to work
We’re offering parents returning to work after a birth or adoption flexible job options.
Ricky Rossiter, our Director of Integrated Services says: “We understand that returning to work after having a child can be a difficult adjustment, often made harder by employers who don’t have adequate support in place for parents re-entering the workforce. We wanted to address this and give anyone returning to work the chance to consider a career in care and we wish to support them to help their re-entry to go smoothly.
Feel confident
“We hope that anyone who may not feel confident enough to apply for one of our vacancies, after having and raising children, will see the support we offer and feel more comfortable, and will get in touch. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, all genders and ages with any or no experience in care and have a comprehensive training programme to get new starters up to speed.
“We’re hoping that by having policies in place to support returning parents, they will be encouraged to apply. Anyone who has taken time out may be concerned with how their CV will be perceived if they have career gaps of several years after having children and getting them to school age. They may also need flexible work patterns to help with childcare arrangements and we can offer that.”
Work/life balance
We understand that striking a balance with work and children can be challenging, so we offer flexible hours to new care staff who are returning to the workforce. Though we are well able to cope with the number of service users we already assist, there has been a growing demand in Southampton from those seeking help and we are keen to provide the support needed, so have vacancies for 50 new carers.
Ricky adds: “As well as providing high quality care to our service users, we also want to make sure our staff feel supported, so we offer the opportunity for people to take on weekend or evening work.
“Weekends and evenings are our busiest times and these hours could be ideal for parents too. Our hours can fit around childcare, as we are able to be very flexible.”
Returning parents are encouraged to get in touch with us on 023 8051 6016 to find out how they can join the care sector and find a role that helps them balance their work and home life.
Job benefits
New recruits are given their birthday off as a paid day’s leave, free uniforms, free training, PPE and all the equipment they need to make their calls. They also receive above average rates of pay as well as 30 days paid holiday inclusive of bank holidays, paid mileage and payment for any time someone spends travelling to and between calls.
Ricky adds: “No experience is necessary to become a carer, as we cover all the costs of DBS checks and training for staff who remain with us after their probationary period and pay staff to attend training sessions. We offer new recruits an induction and on-boarding programme, as well as buddying-up with other experienced team members, and we train staff to an industry standard with all employees completing a Care Certificate.
Competitive wages
“We also offer flexible working hours, both full and part-time, plus competitive wages, £10.50-£13.64 per hour, which are due for review at the end of March, plus paid travel time, and a generous holiday allocation, including giving an additional free day for a team member’s birthday. Further details of the current and evening roles we have are here.
“Joining us as a carer is a great opportunity for people to achieve a recognised qualification and they’ll also be able to access a career pathway, if they wish, through from carer to management. Plus, you’ll be joining a charity, not some large money-making machine, we’re strictly not-for-profit and care is at the heart of what we do.”
Interested in flexible working?
Get in touch by calling us on 023 8051 6016 or see our current vacancies here.