finding a home care assistant/ caregiver jobs

[jguanlao]

does anyone know an agency which caters for caregiver jobs..?

[jguanlao]

hi everyone! im new here. bout week ago. I am with my husband here in Birmingham ( hope to find friends in birmingham escp. Filipina) i am a graduate of nursing in the phil last april. i didn't yet take my local exam. hopfully i can find a way to be a nurse here.. and hearing from ur suggestion will be a big help for me.

i am now trying to find a job here like caregiver/home support assistant. yesterday i called the agencies i found from yellow pages. there are about 20 of them.. but unfortunately i only got 3 out of 20 that will send me an application i hope to find more agencies that are willing to trained and accept a first time employee..

[joebloggs]

what type of visa are you here on spouse/workpermit ?

why are you phoning agenices ? why don't you phone the care homes, and also look for jobs at your local nhs hospitals. there are jobs you can do without needing to take uk exams.

http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/advsearch

there are nearly 10,000 nhs jobs listed, you might find one you like and can apply for. just do a search in your local area..

[jguanlao]

what type of visa are you here on spouse/workpermit ?

why are you phoning agenices ? why don't you phone the care homes, and also look for jobs at your local nhs hospitals. there are jobs you can do without needing to take uk exams.

http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/advsearch

there are nearly 10,000 nhs jobs listed, you might find one you like and can apply for. just do a search in your local area..

my visa is work permit dependent visa. thanks for the suggestions!

[IainBusby]

hi everyone! im new here. bout week ago. I am with my husband here in Birmingham ( hope to find friends in birmingham escp. Filipina) i am a graduate of nursing in the phil last april. i didn't yet take my local exam. hopfully i can find a way to be a nurse here.. and hearing from ur suggestion will be a big help for me.

i am now trying to find a job here like caregiver/home support assistant. yesterday i called the agencies i found from yellow pages. there are about 20 of them.. but unfortunately i only got 3 out of 20 that will send me an application i hope to find more agencies that are willing to trained and accept a first time employee..

Hi jguanlao and welcome to the forum.
My wife took a 6 month full time caregiver course in the Philippines, but unfortunately in this country they don't recognise her qualifications, they only seem to recognise NVQ's for caregiving.

Iain.

[darren-b]

Also try the jobcentreplus website - there are lots of caregiver vacancies on there. Not all the employers require you to have an NVQ, and some will even help you to obtain one.

[LadyJ]

You can convert your Phils qualifications to UK by using this website www.naric.org.uk

[jguanlao]

You can convert your Phils qualifications to UK by using this website www.naric.org.uk

thank you po. i already did wat u suggested on another thread. just waiting for naric to return the result

[IanB]

My wife recently returned to work in the UK. In one week she has had three interviews for care giver jobs and three offers. She already has an NVQ, which helps. She approached agencies and homes direct. Its worth a look at this website:

http://www.socialworkandcare.co.uk/

[jguanlao]

My wife recently returned to work in the UK. In one week she has had three interviews for care giver jobs and three offers. She already has an NVQ, which helps. She approached agencies and homes direct. Its worth a look at this website:

http://www.socialworkandcare.co.uk/

thanks!! how did she get her NVQ?

[IanB]

thanks!! how did she get her NVQ?

She worked as a home care worker for Surrey CC - they provided excellent training.

[scott&ligaya]

just saw your post, cannot help on the job front, however my wife is newly arrived and is also looking for more friends(most of the ladies she has met are working full time) and we have new baby so she is at home and needs more company. We are in Harborne, where are u?

[jguanlao]

just saw your post, cannot help on the job front, however my wife is newly arrived and is also looking for more friends(most of the ladies she has met are working full time) and we have new baby so she is at home and needs more company. We are in Harborne, where are u?

it would be interesting to meet your wife. im here at the city center, near at bull ring

[CaptB]

try www.guide2care.com

But to get work asap would advise just calling round the homes there is always a shortage of workers. As regards to qualifications you will find they are likely to stick you on an NVQ course although if possible to get qualifications recognised would save a lot of trouble of going over things twice.

[angel1231]

hi guys is there any one can tell me how to apply to homecare job?i have been here in uk for almost 7 years but come and go .. anyway long story ..but i just want to know that they like tnx guys:do

[pennybarry]

does anyone know an agency which caters for caregiver jobs..?

Keeps on browsing www.jobcentreplus.org.uk. I found jobs from this website that may suit you :


Job Title Location Wages
SUPPORT WORKER LMMH28/05/08
BMC/75914 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS £7.50 -£10 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT - NIGHTS
SEY/4165 EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM UP TO £6.07 PER HOUR
DAY CARE OFFICER
SPH/33043 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS. £5.60 PER HOUR
DAY CARE OFFICER/CAT D1 DRIVER
SPH/33042 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS. £6.10 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT - NIGHTS
KIK/28643 KINGS HEATH BIRMINGHAM W MIDS £5.52 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT - NIGHTS
KIK/28642 KINGS HEATH BIRMINGHAM W MIDS £5.52 PER HOUR
Support Worker
LDY/4729 Small Heath, Birmingham £6,300 - £7,726 per annum, depending on experience
SUPPORT WORKER
HDW/4743 HANDSWORTH BIRMINGHAM W MIDS £12,500 - £14,500 PER ANNUM
SUPPORT WORKER
ERG/4129 NECHELLS, BIRMINGHAM, W MIDS £6.00-£15.00 PER HOUR
ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
BMC/75791 EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM UP TO £6.07 PER HOUR
SUPPORT WORKER - OS1856
HDW/4774 BIRMINGHAM, W MIDS £5.73 PER HOUR
HOME CARE
HDW/4775 BIRMINGHAM £6 PER HOUR
SUPPORT WORKER - OS1855
SEY/4143 SELLY PARK, BIRMINGHAM, W MIDS £5.73 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT
SEY/4136 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS MEETS NAT MIN WAGE
SUPPORT WORKER
AST/25672 HANDSWORTH, BIRMINGHAM, W MIDS £6.00-£15.00 PER HOUR
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS
SEY/3997 BIRMINGHAM BETWEEN 5.65 - 11.00 PER HR
CARE ASSISTANT - DAYS
KIK/28596 MOSELEY, BIRMINGHAM UP TO £6.07 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT- DAYS
KIK/28595 MOSELEY, BIRMINGHAM UP TO £6.07 PER HOUR
HOME CARERS
KIK/28666 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS £5.75 - £6.15 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT
KIK/28634 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS £6.00 - £7.50 PER HOUR
Job Title Location Wages
CARE ASSISTANT
SEY/4078 HARBORNE, BIRMINGHAM, W. MIDS £11,093-£12,936 PER ANNUM PRO RATA
SUPPORT WORKER
ERG/4130 PERRY BARR, BIRMINGHAM, W MIDS £6.00-£15.00 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT
YLY/26783 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS £6.00 - £7.50 PER HOUR
SUPPORT WORKER
ERG/4066 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS £7.00 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT
CHF/36417 HODGE HILL £5.62 PER HOUR
HOMECARE ASSISTANT LEP
SEY/3989 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS £6.00-£6.70 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT - C&S 72/08
WEL/44376 WEST BROMWICH, WEST MIDLANDS £6.06 PER HOUR
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT - : C&S 73/07
WEL/44377 WEST BROMICH, WEST MIDLANDS £7.30 PER HOUR
DOMICILIARY CARE ASSISTANT
YLY/26789 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS EXCEEDS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
CARE TEAM LEADER - DAYS
KIK/28662 KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM UP TO £7.37 PER HOUR
SOCIAL CARE WORKER
OLD/28871 OLDBURY, WEST MIDLANDS 12,363 PRO ROTA
SOCIAL CARE WORKER
OLD/28862 OLDBURY, WEST MIDLANDS £12.363 PRO RATA
DAY/NIGHT CARE ASSISTANT
SOH/52562 SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS 5.52 - 5.77 P/H (ENHANCED NVQ RATE)
SUPPORT TIME RECOVERY WORKER
SEY/4087 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS £16,853 - £20,261 PER ANNUM
SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CARE ASSISTANTS
OLD/28833 OLDBURY, WEST MIDLANDS £6.85 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT
HOW/5388 ROWLEY REGIS, WEST MIDLANDS NEGOTIABLE
Supported Living Workers
BSW/10442 Northfield £6.90
NIGHT SESSION SUPPORT WORKER
OLD/28416 OLDBURY WEST MIDLANDS £6.08 - £7.20 PER HOUR
DAY SUPPORT WORKER
HOW/5334 ROWLEY REGIS WEST MIDLANDS £5.60 PER HOUR
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT - 381-MB-0071
HOW/5344 ROWLEY REGIS, WEST MIDLANDS £12,577 TO £15,523 PER ANNUM
Job Title Location Wages
SUPPORT WORKERS
CHF/36346 BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS £6.90 PER HOUR
CARE GIVER
SOH/52116 SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDS £6.25 - £8 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT - DAYS/NIGHTS
WAH/63362 WALSALL WEST MIDLANDS £6.23 PER HOUR
SUPPORT WORKER
DUA/38667 DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS £15,000
CARER
WAH/63424 WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS £7.25 - £8.25 PER HOUR
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
WAH/62820 WALSALL COMPETITIVE
DOMICILIARY CARERS
DUA/38642 DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS £6.75-£7 PER HOUR
CARE ASSISTANT
WEL/44311 WEDNESBURY, WEST MIDLANDS £6 PER HOUR
NIGHT DUTY CARE ASSISTANT
DUA/38277 DUDLEY WEST MIDLANDS MEETS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE RATES
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANTS
DUA/38611 DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS £5.52 - £5.67 PER HOUR
CARE MANAGER
WAH/63339 RUSHALL, WALSALL WEST MIDLANDS WAGE NEGOTIABLE

Goodluck!!!

[jguanlao]

a big big salamat to you penny!

[ellie30]

hows ur job hunting?

[marky]

Get enrolled to NVQ Level 2 in school then find a homecare for placement and training. You will get paid while studying.

[scott&ligaya]

hi there Jguanlao,
did you find a job yet?, my wife is at home with our baby and needs more friends who are available during the day for tong tong and friendship. you can contact using the PM facility here

[jguanlao]

i got my CRB last tueday.. now waiting for my reference from the PI.
hopefully i can start my shadowing training next week.

[telford]

i got my CRB last tueday.. now waiting for my reference from the PI.
hopefully i can start my shadowing training next week.

goodluck