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Why Suffolk’s Best Carers Choose Ocala Recruitment

When it comes to finding a rewarding career in care, choosing the right agency is crucial. At Ocala Recruitment, we understand that care work is more than just a job—it’s a vocation. That's why we are committed to offering our carers the best possible support, pay, and career progression opportunities. Here’s why Suffolk’s best carers are choosing Ocala Recruitment to help them flourish in their roles.

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How to Become a Support Worker: A Step-by-Step Guide

Working as a support worker is both challenging and rewarding. Support workers play a vital role in helping individuals overcome physical, mental, or learning difficulties, enabling them to lead independent lives. If you're considering a career as a support worker, it’s essential to understand the responsibilities involved and the qualifications required. This guide will walk you through the steps to embark on this fulfilling career path. What is a Support Worker?

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What Jobs Can You Get in Health and Social Care?

The health and social care sector offers a wide variety of rewarding careers for individuals passionate about helping others. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a change, this diverse industry provides countless opportunities to make a real difference in people's lives. From hands-on care roles to administrative and management positions, health and social care jobs cater to different skill sets and experiences.

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How to Attract and Retain Top Temporary Care Staff

Recruiting in the care industry can be a daunting task, particularly when it comes to finding skilled temporary staff. With increasing demand and a competitive job market, ensuring your vacancies stand out is more important than ever. As a trusted recruitment agency in Ocala, we understand the complexities of sourcing quality temporary care workers. Below are some strategies to help you attract and retain the best talent in this challenging environment.

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The Essential Role of Support Workers: Providing Vital Care Across the UK

Support workers play a critical role in the healthcare and social care sectors, offering tailored care to individuals with a range of needs. Whether it's helping people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or mental health challenges, support workers are at the heart of providing compassionate care that improves quality of life.

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Ready to Start Your Journey as a Support Worker in Ocala? Here's What You Need to Know!

Are you considering a career as a support worker in Ocala but unsure where to begin? Wondering how to make your application stand out and ace that all-important interview? We’ve got you covered. Our guide will walk you through the essentials of support work, how to get started, and tips to shine during your interview.

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Essential Roles of Temporary Healthcare Workers and Support Staff

Temporary healthcare workers, such as care assistants and support workers, play a crucial role in the healthcare sector. They step into new roles at short notice, ensuring continuity and quality of care. In this article, we discuss the roles and responsibilities of temporary healthcare workers and what you can expect from a career in this field.

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Equality and Diversity at Ocala Recruitment

In simple terms, equality is about ensuring everyone has equal opportunities, and diversity is about valuing everyone's differences, whether it's their background, lifestyle, or beliefs.

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Zero Hour Contracts in Social Care: Pros and Cons

Let's delve into what Zero Hour contracts are, how they work, and weigh their pros and cons.

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Recruitment and Retention Skills for Care: A Deep Dive Analysis

As a specialist care recruitment agency, Ocala Recruitment supports over 60 care services with their recruitment needs. So, reading and analysing the Skills for Care annual report for 2022/23 is naturally very interesting to us.

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What are Ocala's Values?

Ocala Healthcare and Ocala Recruitment are different businesses but the same at the core. Ocala Healthcare provides care to people with complex care needs, and Ocala Recruitment provides recruitment services to social care providers.

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Understanding the Current Landscape of Healthcare Recruitment

What are the key challenges faced in healthcare recruitment today?

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Do you know an amazing care worker? Refer a friend and get £300!*

Do you know an amazing care worker? Recommend a friend to Ocala and once they complete 300 hours work in their first three months, we’ll give you £300 to say thank you.

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Carers Week 2022

How did Ocala Recruitment celebrate Carer Week 2022?

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Why did Ocala Healthcare change to Ocala Recruitment?

Adam and Sam started a recruitment agency in November 2017 called Ocala Healthcare. We have now changed our business to Ocala Recruitment.

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