Register
If you want to play your part in helping thousands of people in need of care, click on this button to fill in this simple application and register your interest. We will do the rest. Once you are in the West Midlands Social Care Talent Bank, we will match you with a care provider in your area who needs your skills.
Your application will not be complete until you click on the Submit button at the end of the form. Once your application is submitted you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received.
Questions
All roles (except Registered Nurses)
What kind of work will I be doing?
What skills and experience are you looking for?
Everyone working in social care needs a good standard of English, as well as numeracy and digital skills. You will need to be a self-starter, as well as able to work as part of a team.
Additional skills required to be a care worker include:
- Organisational skills
- Good listening and communication skills
- The ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
- Good writing skills to fill in care plans
What qualities should people have to work in care?
Registered Nurses
What skills and experience are you looking for?
The Care Provider will be looking for relevant previous skills and experience of working in Adult Social Care. They will require people with knowledge of caring for adults with care needs, legislation and those who are committed to achieving the best for people of the region.
Will I need to re-register with the relevant regulatory body?
Questions related to all roles
How and in what capacity will I be employed?
Who would I be working for?
Within your application you can select which area(s) of the region you would like to be considered for. You then be matched to care providers that are based within the area(s) selected by you for your application to be considered.
How long will I be needed for?
Will training be provided?
Will Personal Protective Equipment be available?
Will I come into contact with people who may have COVID-19?
These will be discussed with you prior to starting in the role along with the training and equipment to be provided.
What support will be in place in case I need to ask for help - for example from a Care Home Manager?
Can I do additional work if I am a furloughed?
The government will only pay your employer if they have evidence you’ve been furloughed.
Your employer should have sent you a letter or email explaining you’ll be paid through the scheme. If they haven’t, ask for confirmation in writing.
If you want to get another job while you’re furloughed
You can work somewhere else if your contract with your current employer states you can. Getting a new job won’t affect your furlough pay but if you get a new job, you should make sure:
- you can go back to work for the employer who furloughed you when they decide to take you back;
- you complete the starter checklist form with your new employer. You will need to complete Section C.
Your employer can still make you redundant while you’re on furlough or afterwards.
Who will pay me and how?
When will I hear back from you?
You may not be contacted straight away but either the local council or Care Provider will get in touch with you directly if they wish to discuss your application further.