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Parents can work around children thanks to new returners’ programme
| Published: 13th October 2020 15:54 |
A HOME care provider in Devon has launched an initiative this month (October 2020) to help parents return to work after having their children.
HomeLife Carers, which has offices in Barnstaple, Okehampton, Plymouth and Tiverton, wants to encourage full-time Devon parents back into the workplace with its new returners’ programme.
Katie Jewell, Regional Manager for HomeLife Carers, says: “We appreciate that it’s not easy for parents returning to work after having children, so, as part of our recruitment process, we are setting up a returners’ programme, not just for mums, but for dads too, to help normalise the hiring of those returning to work after having children.
“Lots of potentially excellent candidates for the roles we have to offer in care do not feel confident enough to apply for our jobs. There are potentially hundreds, or thousands, of people in Devon wishing to return to work after bringing their children up who would not normally contact us about our vacancies, because they are worried about the process of applying and how they will be viewed.
“We’re hoping that by having a specific, returners’ programme they will be encouraged to apply. Anyone who has taken time out can lack confidence, as they haven’t been in a work environment often for several years. They are also concerned with how their CV will be perceived if they have career gaps, as well as other issues relating to childcare arrangements and flexible working.”
HomeLife Carers understands that working and looking after children can be difficult, so is offering flexible hours to potential new care staff who are returning to the workforce.
Katie adds: “As well as providing continuous care to our service users, we also always make sure our staff are looked after, so as part of our returners’ programme, we’re offering 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 their childcare, as we are able to be very flexible.”
HomeLife is looking to hire new carers to provide care to its service users this year and is offering flexible and supported learning for those wishing to advance their careers.
It is currently looking for 100 new honest and kind-hearted individuals to help add to its teams.
“All of our office staff are extremely caring and supportive so if you’re a new mum or dad going back to work after having children, we can offer support and any advice you might need as going back to work again can be a big pressure. We can also prepare care cover for service users in case of emergencies or if you have to take time off if you or your child is unwell.”
HomeLife also offers new recruits a five-day training induction and a 12-week onboarding programme working towards a care certificate.
“We’re committed to up-skilling our workforce. Being a carer is a highly skilled, professional vocational occupation that is essential to the fabric of our society especially during the current pandemic. We’re searching for people who are looking for a long-term career as care is a rapidly expanding sector and there is work in the area for many years to come.
“We offer career advancement opportunities that mean we have a highly trained, motivated and appreciated team. We provide the opportunity for our staff to obtain professional qualifications up to Level 5 in health and social care. We have jobs available in Devon with immediate start, no experience necessary just a willingness to care and to learn.
“It is a great opportunity for people to achieve a recognised qualification and they’ll also be able to have access to exclusive discounts online and in-store via our shopping discount scheme from retailers including Tesco, Primark and Argos. The scheme also covers holidays and electrical goods.
“We offer flexible working hours, both full and part-time, as well as competitive wages, generous holiday allocation and a refer a friend scheme.
“Our support is not solely elderly care, we offer home care for adults of various abilities and our team puts people first by helping individuals live independently and providing peace of mind for families. Our service is also completely personalised and ranges from daily visits to respite and overnight care.”
Katie and her team want to hear from kind, honest and reliable people who are considering making a career for themselves in the care industry and would like to find out more.
New recruits are given free uniforms, access to national staff discount scheme for many major brands, as well as 28 days paid holiday, paid travel between calls and paid mileage.
For more information about HomeLife, please visit https://www.homelifecarers.co.uk.
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