Section 8
How can I find a job?
Many health roles are advertised through the NHS:
For care jobs it is more complex as there are so many employers including people who employ their own staff – they advertise in many different places.
There are a great many job search agencies and online sites you can try.
For roles in adult social care you can try:
- Proud to Care
- Every Day is Different
- Care Providers Voice (for jobs in Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge areas)
For roles in care homes you can try:
For roles in home care you can try:
You might also want to look at:
For advice on how to apply for a job:
- National Careers Service
- NHS Jobs – Making successful applications
- NELHCP Careers – Applying for a job
To find out more about working in health and social care visit
Tips
- Look on the National Apprenticeship Service to find apprenticeship vacancies Find an apprenticeship
- Contact your local care provider and ask about vacancies – you could also look on their website or social media account
- Look on an online recruitment site
- Contact your local employment service – this could be a Jobcentre Plus, local authority job brokerage service or careers advisor
- Keep an eye out in your local area for example on supermarket or library noticeboards
- Ask your friends and relatives if they know of any vacancies
