Whether you are at the beginning of your career or have prior experience working with people, working in care gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
Why Choose Care Worker Jobs in London
Care work provides a niche for helping people who may be elderly, disabled, or living with certain health conditions. A career in care is emotionally rewarding; it’s about companionship, practical help, and making lives better. With flexible working hours and so many different roles to undertake, care work will fit into your lifestyle and provide personal and professional development. If you are seeking a role where you can genuinely make a difference in other people’s lives, care work is an ideal choice.
How to Apply for A SweetTree Care Job
Joining SweetTree is easy and supportive. Here’s what to expect:
Apply
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If you are eligible for the role, our Recruitment Team will call you to discuss your skills and experience
Interview
If shortlisted, you will be invited to a face-to-face in person virtual interview with a Care or Support Manager
Job Offer
If successful, you will be contacted within 24 hours of your interview
Your email address will be set up, enabling you to receive all internal communications
PLEASE NOTE: If you don’t already have an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, we are required to apply for one on your behalf. You will need to pay for this but the cost is fully refundable after successfully completing your probation period.
Before Starting
You will be required to undertake 2 full days’ pre-employment assessment training (one day in-person, one online via Zoom) to check your suitability for the role. The online day of training will be regarding your specialism such as Dementia, Brain Injury, Learning Disabilities or Home care. The live, in-person training involves moving and handling, administering medication, first aid and general training.
Two employment references and one character reference are required.
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Why Choose SweetTree for Your Care Career
At SweetTree, we are among the top-rated care providers in London due to its amazing caregiving service delivery. We are proud of our two consecutive CQC Outstanding ratings, being named in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For, and supporting our care team members in their learning, growth, and recognition. When you join SweetTree, you will get support at every turn, with access to award-winning training through the SweetTree Academy. Be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.
Benefits of Care Worker Jobs at SweetTree
Here at SweetTree, we appreciate our team members and have a long list of benefits that will ensure our care workers feel supported and rewarded. These include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive pay rates
- £500 Welcome Bonus for New Live-In Care Assistants
- 3-hour minimum visits with clients
- Flexible hours to suit your schedule
- Zero-hour, part-time, and full-time contracts
- Paid holiday – 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Award-winning training and support – SweetTree Academy £200
- Friend Referral Scheme, Internal recognition, and long service awards
- DBS Certificate fully refunded upon successful completion of probation
- Contributory Pension Scheme TELUS Benefits Scheme offering access to a wide range of benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice and support
Types of Care Jobs at SweetTree
Within SweetTree, there is a wide variety of career choices in care, enabling you to specialise in areas that mean the most to you. Some of the main career paths in care that you can take with us include:
Live-In Care
A live-in care career offers the chance to provide round-the-clock support, companionship, and personalised care, allowing individuals to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes while receiving the care they need.
Learning Disabilities Care
Offer meaningful companionship and essential support to help individuals realise their potential and live independently.
Dementia Care
Make a profound impact by providing personalised care that ensures the comfort, safety, and well-being of those living with dementia.
Home Care
Empower individuals to maintain their independence by offering one-on-one assistance with daily living in a familiar environment.
Brain Injury Care
Working in brain injury care enables you to support individuals in their rehabilitation journey, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Care Jobs FAQs
Do I Need Experience To Become A Care Assistant/Support Worker?
All our candidates will need to have a minimum of 12 weeks’ previous care experience.
For candidates without 12 weeks’ previous experience, we have a programme called ASPIRE. The programme includes 5 days of bespoke pre-employment training, shadowing some of our experienced support workers and completion of the Care Certificate. Once you have completed these steps, you will be providing care to our lovely clients in their own homes. Please get in touch with our team to ask about current programme availability.
Do I Need A DBS To Work With SweetTree?
To work with us at SweetTree, you will need a fully Enhanced (Child & Adult Barred) DBS. If you registered for the Update Service (online DBS), you will need to provide us with a copy of the original certificate.
An existing DBS certificate that has not been registered for the Update Service is non-transferable between companies, and therefore, we will need to apply for a new one on your behalf. The cost of your DBS is £52.70, payable through our DBS provider platform. The DBS fee is refundable once you have successfully completed your probation period.
If you don’t have a current, valid DBS, you will be requested to provide documents to support your DBS application and prove your eligibility in the UK once you are offered a position with us. Your recruiter will then send you a list of required documents.
What Happens If I Have A Criminal Conviction On My DBS?
If you have a criminal conviction, this must be declared during the application process. If you have committed an offence, your suitability to work with us will be evaluated against the type of offence, whether it is ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’, when it was committed, and after a conversation with you, the final decision will be made by our HR Manager.
How Is The Interview Process?
Our interviews are held primarily online via Microsoft Teams. However, if you and the hiring manager prefer to have a face-to-face interview in the office, this can be arranged.
What Should I Expect From Pre-Employment Training?
Pre-employment is mandatory for you to join SweetTree, and you will be provided with this information.
Our pre-employment training covers topics such as our policies and procedures; manual handling; administering medication; first aid, and Specialist training in either home care, dementia, learning disabilities, or brain injuries & neurological conditions.
There is no charge to attend our pre-employment assessment training; however, you will not be paid to attend, and your travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
Unfortunately, SweetTree Home Care does not provide accommodation whilst you attend our pre-employment training.
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