Below you will find everything you need to know about working for an agency.
What is an agency worker?
As an agency worker you will work with our agency that helps to find you potential jobs within the care sector. Wages for agency workers are paid by the agency and have options of both flexible and permanent contracts depending on the job you wish to apply for.
Whether you are hired for a permanent or fixed position through an agency you will be entitled to the same as your other co-workers.
Your rights as an agency worker:
As an agency worker you are entitled to certain basic rights at work as soon as you start working.
This includes rights such as:
- Being paid at least national minimum wage
- Receiving paid holiday
- To be safe where you work
- The right not to be discriminated against
What are the benefits of working for an agency?
The benefits of agency work include:
- Flexibility – by working through an agency you will be able to navigate your other commitments and make sure that you are able to put as much time possible into both your working life and your home life by choosing your own hours
- Variety – agency work offers you the chance to go to different places and learn different skills which you can do with Halo Staffing HERE
- New opportunities – working for an agency allows you to explore new opportunities and see what works for you and what doesn't, using this experience as a stepping stone into the job you want. Allowing you to work within different environments
Types of contracts:
Permanent: A contract which doesn't expire unless stated by either the agency or the company employing you
Flexible: Those on flexible contracts are employed directly by us
PAYE – on occasion paid by other companies
Employed for 3 – 6 –12 months by Halo Staffing
At Halo Staffing your contract terms include, a verbally agreed working schedule, a typed/written document, pay of at least minimum wage for the job you are choosing and an offer letter.
Your contract will start to be made as soon as you accept the job offer.
So, why choose us?
Working with us means you get hired quickly and at a good rate, allows you to fit your schedule into a time frame that suits you and offers you opportunities to improve your skills.
If anything in your contract doesn't make sense to you then ask us for help, so that we can go through it together.
Ready to apply?
You can find our latest job vacancies HERE
