A career that changes both yours and other lives
We care for our professional carers
We care for our professional carers
Our carers are the reason why we are so highly rated across England. That's why we treat our professional carers fairly and support them in developing their careers. We believe that better treated carers leads to better care.
Competitive Pay
Our professional care pay starts at £740 per week, increasing depending on clients needs, so that pay reflects the package. We also have a £500 client referral scheme and a £50 carer referral scheme.
The right client for you
You’ll be placed with clients based not only on your skills as a carer, but on your compatibility as people. We are out to build long lasting harmonious relationships. To do so, we look for shared interests, hobbies and backgrounds.
Looking after your wellbeing
Wherever your care placement takes you, we’ll always be with you. You’ll have 24/7 access to our care management team as well as support from our industry leading care managers.
Your professional development
Joining Edyn you’ll go through our comprehensive induction training and have the opportunity to complete your health and social care diplomas.
Our carer values
Our philosophy to care sits at the centre of Edyn. Our carers are:
Attentive
You make wise decisions, and identify root causes, in sometimes stressful situations. This requires an ability to use your common sense and think strategically.
Passionate
Willingness to work on something exciting to improve the care industry.
Thoughtful
You have great interpersonal skills and an understanding of others sensitivities. Going the extra mile.
Honest
You know your limitations and do not conduct work that you are unable to properly administer. When you make mistakes you are honest and transparent.
What we are looking for
We are always looking for hard working, ambitious and smart carers looking to develop their careers who have the following:
What we are looking for
We are always looking for hard working, ambitious and smart carers looking to develop their careers who have the following:
FAQs
What will my responsibilities be on a day-to-day basis?
To ensure you have read the care recipient’s care plan, risk assessment and any other relevant documents to enable you to deliver safe care as appropriate to that care recipient. This may include:
- Personal care
- Administering medication
- Meal preparation and feeding
- Assisting with the clients’ mobility, use of aids, hoists, transferring.
- Assisting clients with sensory aids
- Housework
- Social engagement and shared interests/ hobbies
- End of life care
- Supporting with appointments
Do I have to do your in-house training?
Yes, all of our carers go through our comprehensive induction programme led by our recruitment team in our office in Battersea. We provide refreshments, lunch and all the tea and coffee you could ever desire. *In light of COVID-19 pandemic we will be conducting all of our carer training online through webinars and assessments.
What are your pay rates?
We believe in treating our live-in carers fairly. Which is why we offer competitive pay starting at £740 per week, increasing depending on clients needs. We also have a £500 client referral scheme and a £50 carer referral scheme.
What rotas do you have?
Our carers typically work 3 weeks on and 1 week off but for the right candidates we are flexible. We have rota’s which are 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off and 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off.
Where will I be working?
Our carers work across England, so it is very important that you are willing to travel.
Do you offer a food allowance?
Yes, if an agreement is not appropriate in matching foods for carer and client then a £40 per week food allowance will be charged and given to you weekly. The £40 allowance covers main food items like meat/ vegetarian substitutes. Other staple items like bread and milk will be supplied by the care recipient.
Do you pay for travel?
No, our carers pay for their own travel.
How soon can I start?
All our carers have to complete our induction training and get signed off by our recruitment team - completing necessary background checks and enhanced DBS checks.
How to join the team
Here's how recruitement with Edyn works:
Application and scenario testing
If you are interested in joining our team please apply today and complete an online application after which we will send you some scenario tests which will assess how well you deal with certain situations and also your level of English.
Interviews
After you have completed your scenario tests, if successful, we will invite you for a 1:1 interview with our recruitment and training specialist in which we review your previous experience, assess whether you would be a cultural fit and get a better understanding of your personal goals.
In-house Training
The last stage is our training. The training at Edyn is second to none. All our carers are required to attend our induction training in London. We are also offering online training options during the pandemic.
Development and Quality Assurance
We support you in developing your career
Development
Development
We support all our carers in training in Health and Social Care to Diplomas as well as the opportunity for advanced training towards specialisation in a specific or complex condition. Our care management team completes informative webinars to keep our carers up-to-date on insights and developments in the industry.
- •Funded Health and Social Care Diplomas
- •Online training
- •Webinars
Quality Assurance
Our Field Care Supervisors work with you to maintain the quality of our service. They are here to support you and your career development through 1:1 mentorship. All of them have been professional carers themselves, so understand the role. They help all of our professional carers through:
- •Unannounced spot checks
- •Supervisions
- •Appraisals
Join the team today
Are you looking for the next step in your career?
Fill out our application and if your successful, we'll be in touch.