Residents urged to apply for social care jobs in Doncaster in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

Following a successful round of recruitment earlier in the year after 100 people were put in positions, Doncaster’s Social Care Academy is once again urging people to apply for jobs in the sector in readiness for a busy winter in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Council bosses have said that applicants were able to secure jobs in the social care sector when the academy was initially launched.

Health chiefs added that with the winter months approaching, more people are being encouraged to apply to help our most vulnerable residents and their families.

Council bosses also said the recruitment process is ‘straightforward’ and training will be given with PPE in place.

Coun Rachael Blake, cabinet member for adult social care, said: “People don’t need a background in care, they just need a passion to help others.

“We had a great response when the academy was launched at the start of the pandemic and we’d love to hear from more budding social care heroes who would like to be part of our fantastic teams across the borough who are making such a huge difference to the lives of our vulnerable residents.

“This is a challenging time for everyone - your support will have an impact in helping our most vulnerable people and their families. Furthermore, the recruitment drive is more than just filling a short term gap during this emergency, working in the care sector is a long term career offering people a hugely rewarding job for the future.”

The academy aims to match the skills and experience of candidates with the jobs available and there will be a variety of permanent and temporary full time and part-time roles that need filling in the coming weeks.

The range of care worker roles include home care worker, support worker, supported living worker and care assistant working in a care home.

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