Our Carers
The Reputation of our Company depends on the Quality of services provided by our Carers. Great Care is taken in the selection of our carers. All must have a professional although compassionate attitude and each must have a desire to work in an area where their understanding will enhance the quality of life for their client.
Each Carer will have different skills and care experiences. The level of experience and formal training for each will depend on the level of service being provided. Carers with limited experience will only be selected for clients who mainly require companionship, household management and very limited personal care.
For information about becoming a Carer call
0208 974 5000
What Do Care Workers Gain From Doing Live In Care?
- Regular, worthwhile and enjoyable work
- Paid accommodation and meals while working
- Travel paid to and from every assignment
- Good rates of pay (£386 - £560) including double pay on bank holidays
- Opportunity to study towards an NVQ in Health and Social Care
Good Companions Provide
- Personal interview in a variety of locations around the United Kingdom
- An interactive, informative enjoyable in house induction training spread over 4 days
- Ongoing individual training
- We will match you with clients based on your experience, work preferences and personality
- We will provide ongoing support and guidance over the phone and monthly (or six weekly) visits with practical advice
- We operate a 24 hour on call support system provided by Good Companion Care Managers
Interview and Checks
Interviews are carried out with one of our Care Managers in locations around the United Kingdom. You will be required to bring with you:- 2 passport pictures
- passport
- proof you are entitled to work (if applicable)
- proof of current address
- list of consecutive home addresses you have lived at for the last five years
- certificates of training and at least two other forms of identification (sometimes it is best to bring as many as you can to be sure)
At the interview we will complete a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check and Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) check. Carers are expected to pay for the CRB and POVA – however if you work for us continually for one month the cost of this will be reimbursed to you. The Good Companions uses an umbrella body for CRB checks and does not financially benefit from this charge. The current cost of completing these checks is £62 and candidates are asked to pay for this during the interview.We will also require two references – One must be your most recent employer.
If you are successful you will be invited for training.
Training
- Four days of interactive, informative and enjoyable training session in Kingston Upon Thames
- Lunch provided daily
- An opportunity for you to meet the Good Companions team
- An opportunity for Good Companions team to get to know you a little better and understand your strengths for placing you with the appropriate client
- Training consists of all of the components as highlighted in the National Care Standards and additional clinical information necessary to provide competent care
What type of care worker are Good Companions looking for?
You must:- Have the right to work in the UK (British Citizen, Right of Abode, Right of residence or hold a passport from European Economic Area (EEA))
- Have good spoken and written English
- Commitment to provide the highest standards of care
- Be trustworthy
- Have lots of common sense and a sense of humour
- Be compassionate and enthusiastic
- Be responsible and reliable
- Be dedicated and flexible
Recruitment Process
- Telephone Interview with a Care Manager
- Good Companions send Application Form
- Care Worker returns Application Form
- Care Worker will be invited for Interview with one of our Care Managers
- Care Workers will be invited for 4 day training in Kingston upon Thames
- Following successful training you will be matched with suitable clients based on your experience, work preferences and client requirements
Download an application form here