About Kent

Often called the Garden of England, Kent's orchards of apples, pears and cherries make a delightful scene amongst the rolling chalk hills. The scene also includes picturesque villages and the distinct architecture of Oasts, the kilns where the hops were dried after harvesting.

Kent's proximity to London makes it an ideal place from which to commute and also for sight seeing. In the other direction lie the white cliffs of Dover, with easy links to France and the beaches and resorts such as Broadstairs, the hidden jewel in Kents coastline.

Finding Accommodation:

If you are arriving from overseas with no accommodation arranged, you will find plenty of letting agencies in the main towns who will be able to find you a flat or apartment to rent. Alternatively, if you are looking for a bedroom only in a shared house, you will frequently find these advertised in the local free press. Many letting agents will ask you to provide references and also run a credit check on you; if you are unsuccessful in this, you will be asked to pay your rent up front possibly 6 months rent. Rent can vary from £40 per week (for room in shared house) to £200 per week for a 2 bedroom apartment or small house. Additionally, you will ideally need the use of a car whilst working in Kent, especially if you are working on temporary assignments.

Criminal Records Bureau Check "CRB"

Every worker seeking employment within the care sector will be subject to a UK police check, known as a CRB check. These checks can take 3-6 weeks to come through, and you will not be able to work without one. The CRB check costs £36, which is payable by the worker and is reimbursed by us once you have worked 40 hours through KentSCP. Find out more at crb.gov.uk

References:

You will be asked to provide names and contact details of a minimum of 2 referees covering the last 3 years of your employment, one of which MUST be from a relevant social care background. References must be received in English

Qualifications:

Qualifications must be verified and certified by an accredited translator and all original documents produced at interview. You can check if your qualification is recognised in the UK by contacting (link to organisation that verifies if overseas qualification are recognised in the uk). Any relevant training you may have had will also be verified at interview.

Immigration:

All applicants, including those from the UK, will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. This is done by production of a valid passport and supporting visa or other documents from the Home Office.