Nurseplus: Overcoming Common Concerns for Care Agency Workers
Nurseplus aims to attract and retain top talent by being a recruitment agency for care workers that focuses on building a supportive and fulfilling work environment. There are, however, still common concerns for care agency workers.
We understand that in today's job market, care agency workers are looking for more than just a paycheck; they value flexibility, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits. As a leading recruitment agency for care workers, we understand these expectations and are dedicated to creating roles that offer:
Flexible Working Hours: As an agency, we provide adaptable schedules, allowing our staff to balance work with personal commitments such as education, family care, or other pursuits.
Professional Development: We invest in our employees' growth, offering training and career progression opportunities to help them advance in the healthcare sector.
Employee Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive pay rates, holiday pay, and various incentives to support our staff's well-being.
Balancing Flexibility and Consistency
Did you know 83% of UK employees think flexible working improves their work-life balance? At Nurseplus, we're all about supporting our team in managing their life alongside work but for care agency workers, job stability can still be a concern.
The unpredictability of shifts can be stressful but we've got that covered. At Nurseplus, we try to ensure our care agency workers have a range of shifts to suit their schedules and our Workwise app lets care staff see and select shifts that fit right into their lifestyle.
Support and Training Matter
Feeling unsupported or under-trained in your role? This is a common concern for care agency workers and we hear you loud and clear. One of our top priorities as a recruitment agency for care workers is our commitment to offering ongoing training and support. We want you to be ready to act in any care situation. So, when you work with Nurseplus, you'll gain free access to a wide range of training and development courses including:
Apprenticeships
Online, e-learning
Face-to-face training sessions
Preventing Workload Burnout
Working in any healthcare role can be demanding and we understand there's a lot of fear surrounding burnout. To help our care staff tackle this, we focus on offering flexible work arrangements so our care teams can maintain a healthy balance between their personal lives and work.
The flexibility we provide at Nurseplus also empowers our staff to support their permanent colleagues effectively which helps foster trusting relationships and builds strong rapport within the teams they serve.
Fair Pay for Great Work
Money makes the world go round and for care agency workers, financial concerns can often take precedence over anything else. We provide our care staff with the pay they deserve and believe that pay should reflect the hard work and dedication of our people. Nurseplus operates with transparent pay structures and regular payments which means we can help care workers plan ahead and lessen any financial worries.
Working with Nurseplus means you'll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card. This gives you a discount on a huge range of products and services including:
Days out
Holidays
Groceries
Clothing
Beauty
Fitness and wellbeing
If you are still struggling with finances, or have some serious concerns consider reaching out to The Care Workers' Charity. Here you'll find amazing resources that can help you with everything from budgeting advice and guidance to financial support available for care agency workers.
Career Progression
Feeling stuck in your career? At Nurseplus, we are dedicated to your professional growth. We can offer clear career pathways, mentorship, and opportunities to further your qualifications and experience. Many of our permanent recruitment and support staff started out with Nurseplus as care staff. No matter what your long-term career goals are, Nurseplus will support you on your journey every step of the way.
At Nurseplus, we understand the concerns that agency care workers face. We offer control over your working times, ongoing support, competitive pay, and ample opportunities for professional growth. By choosing to work with Nurseplus, care workers can overcome the common challenges they face in the industry and enjoy a fulfilling, stable career in care.
Posted on February 03, 2025 by Nurseplus