Care employers typically ask for references before hiring someone as a care worker. Therefore, it’s worth understanding what you can expect before you apply for a care job.
Who Makes a Good Referee
A suitable referee for a care assistant job would be a recent employer, line manager or supervisor, for example. A referee could also be a volunteer supervisor, tutor or placement supervisor if relevant to the applicant’s work history. However, applicants cannot provide references from personal friends or family members.
What Employers Will Ask Them
As a general rule, employers ask the same questions when requesting references for a potential employee: are they on time; do they meet their responsibilities; and would the employer want to reemploy them.
How Many References You Will Need
As a general rule, applicants for Care Assistant Jobs in Wicklow would require 2 professional references. One reference needs to be from a recent employer or direct line manager.
If a Previous Employer Is Hard to Reach
It may occur that a previous employer has closed down or is in some way unreachable. A good substitute would be a senior colleague, a professional mentor or even a tutor from your relevant training course. It is only polite to inform the person undertaking the reference that you are about to be applying for work. More on Care Assistant Jobs Wicklow can be found at www.caremark.ie/job-opportunities/care-assistant-jobs-wicklow.
If someone is going to vouch for you before they are contacted by a prospective employer then that is your responsibility as an applicant.
