Tips to help you get that job

Firstly, ensure that your profile is up to date and as complete as possible.  We have found that the more information that you provide about yourself the more likely that you will be contacted.  It will help if you provide some personal information about yourself, what service you offer, the experience you have, how much pay you are expecting, when you can work, what hours you can work and so on. There is no limit to how big your profile can be.

We have listed below some basic points that you may want to consider before attending an interview.  The list is by no means exhaustive as DYD covers so many categories that it would be nearly impossible to list all the specific points for a particular category of worker.

Please do not take offence to the questions that you may be asked during interview.  Remember that the interviewer will be potentially giving you access to their home and only wants to ensure that you are trustworthy and reliable.

Always be open and honest and remember if they employ you to ask them to add feedback to your profile.

Before you Interview

·          Decide exactly when you are available

·          Decide how much you want to charge

·          Consider preparing a CV and/or portfolio demonstrating previous work, listing qualifications  

        and stating any professional bodies that you are a member of

·          Ensure you have 2 true forms of ID (one being photo)

·          Have your written reference ready with references names and telephone numbers

·          Have copy insurance policy.  If you do not have one consider obtaining for damage 

        that you may cause to a property

During Interview

·          Be willing to have an initial telephone interview before you are invited to a face to face interview.

·          Be willing to provide your ID and references and always be prepared to let the interviewer verify your ID and references

·          Agree a comprehensive list of tasks

·          Listen carefully to what standards are expected and come to an agreement on how they will be met

·          Discuss confidentiality

·          Decide what to do if something gets broken or damaged

·          Agree on a course of action if they are not happy with your work

·          Discuss who will be providing equipment and whether there are any additional

        charges to be taken into account

·          You may wish to consider having a police check done ( not to be confused with a

        Criminal Records Check).  You will need to complete a form (obtained from your

        local police station). 

        The check will take no more than 40 days and usually costs around £10.  The police will either provide a certificate stating that there is currently no information about you on the police computer systems or it will provide a list of convictions.