Working within the social care industry can be tough at times as it isn’t the normal 9-5 daily routine. It is important to remember that looking after yourself is crucial as this allows you to succeed at your job and be the best version of yourself. Your emotional, physical and spiritual health are important factorsRead more
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We wanted to provide you with an insight from one of our current candidate experiences using Recruit Yourself. What is your profession? My current profession at the moment is a Mentor with children who require daily assistance and support throughout their lives. How long have you been working in profession? Through Recruit yourself, I haveRead more
Recruit yourself can be found by searching Recruityourself.co.uk and you will be directed to the official website. Once locating the website you can browse through as a user and be able to get a feel of what we do at Recruit Yourself. We have multiple social media sites that are regularly updated with news andRead more
Learn how to use our Timesheets by following our simple step by step guide. Sign in to your account, once logged in click Timesheets which is located at the top of the page. Once employment has been gained, the facility to access your timesheets will be available. The following tabs; Ongoing, Pending approval, Pending paymentRead more
To work within social care it is important that you have key experience and skills to support the individuals you are looking after. Empathy – This skill is important and will be used regularly when looking after an individual. Empathy allows you to understand another individual point of view and their previous life experiences. CommunicationRead more
Job Interview Tips We understand that job interviews can be nerve-racking and this is why we wanted to provide you with some tips to help. Preparing Research the company and its people, interviewers want to know you understand what their company is all about. This will help you feel much more prepared and calm whenRead more
Working within social care is rewarding knowing that you are enhancing an individual’s life for the better. No day is the same and can be challenging however having particular personal qualities can support you within a social care role. We have noted some qualities below to provide an idea of what an individual needs toRead more
Most roles within social care will require a DBS (The Disclosure and Barring Service). This allows employers to check your criminal record and if you are the suitable person for the role advertised. Depending on the employer, They may pay for the DBS or the cost might be down to yourself. Basic DBS Check –Read more
Brief introduction of yourself Introduce who you are and what goals you would like to achieve in your future. Knowing the background of the company you’re applying for will allow you to adapt your introduction to show you’re an ideal candidate for the role. Summarise qualities Think about all the qualities you hold andRead more
