HOW TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING A JOB IN THE SOCIAL CARE SECTOR

Trinitas have compiled 10 Top Tips to increase your chances of getting employed in the social care sector. To find out about our latest vacancies check out www.trinitas.org.uk . We are always providing tips and advice on our Facebook page, Twitter or on BTTradespace.com so make sure you follow us to ensure you are kept up to about changes in the Social Care Sector!

TRINITAS TOP 10 TIPS INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING

EMPLOYED IN THE SOCIAL CARE SECTOR

1. EXPERIENCE To work in this sector, it is important you have relevant experience. If

you haven’t worked in this sector before, start building on experience by participating in voluntary work. Find out which organisations require some extra help. This shows you are keen and have an interest in working in this sector.

2. MAKE IT PERSONAL When applying for a job within the Care Sector, draw on personal experiences. If you can provide evidence in an application form or in an interview that you have dealt with situations which are likely arise, it will give you a competitive edge.

TRINITAS TOP 10 TIPS INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING

EMPLOYED IN THE SOCIAL CARE SECTOR

3. UPDATE YOUR TRAINING By having up to date mandatory training will demonstrate you are ready

to work. Highlight any additional training courses which you have attended too. It would be ideal for you to have certificates for the following mandatory training:

HSE First Aid

CIEH Food Safety

Infection Control

Health & Safety

For more information about mandatory training call Trinitas on 0115 964 8344 or check out our mandatory courses on www.trinitas.org.uk.

TRINITAS TOP 10 TIPS INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING

EMPLOYED IN THE SOCIAL CARE SECTOR

4. BE FLEXIBLE

If you wish to work in the Social Care Sector, you must be willing to work anti-social hours.

5. EMPATHISE & UNDERSTAND

Your future employers will be looking for excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to empathise and understand the people you are working with.

TRINITAS TOP 10 TIPS INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING

EMPLOYED IN THE SOCIAL CARE SECTOR

6. ORGANISE YOUR SEARCH

Identify which aspect of the Social Care Sector you wish to work in. Do you wish to help people overcome difficulties related to physical, mental, environmental or lifestyle problems? The Social Care Sector also offers jobs in both

professional and non-professional roles which support vulnerable people living in the community and residential care.

TRINITAS TOP 10 TIPS INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING

EMPLOYED IN THE SOCIAL CARE SECTOR

7. UPDATE YOUR CV

Each job agency you approach for work will request an up to date CV detailing your employment history since leaving school. If you have one prepared, it will speed up

the process of securing job interviews. PLUS this is also a positive reflection on your organisational skills.

TRINITAS TOP 10 TIPS INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING

EMPLOYED IN THE SOCIAL CARE SECTOR

8. REFERENCESDue to the nature of the work you are interested in, future employers will require two references. Ensure you speak to your referees prior to applying for jobs and ask them to send the references back as soon as possible. The faster your references have been returned, the sooner your application will be processed.

9. BE PREPARED Prepare for interviews in advanced, plan what you want to say and reasons why you want the job.

TRINITAS TOP 10 TIPS INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING

EMPLOYED IN THE SOCIAL CARE SECTOR

10. CHECK OUT THESE USEFUL LINKS: www.trinitas.org.uk

http://www.communitycare.co.uk

http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk

CONTACT US…

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