Jacaranda is based in London and we have jobs in the capital, close to London and closer to the seaside, as well as other towns and cities all around England, Scotland and Wales.

Find out more about some of the places you can work in the UK.. We have jobs in rural and countryside settings if you prefer peace and quiet to the hustle and bustle of city life.

The British social system differs from other systems and we give you an insight into how
services are delivered in the UK. We provide an outline of the various sectors, indicative salaries and what to consider when choosing which jobs are right for you.

Type of work

Jacaranda helps social care professionals find jobs in the United Kingdom. Those we help include:

• Qualified social workers
• Educators
• Social pedagogues
• Pedagogues

Have a look at some of our current jobs.

How Jacaranda will help you get a job

Remember, Jacaranda does not charge you anything for this service. We receive a fee from the employers when you start work.

Telephone Interview

We make an appointment to talk about you! We will ask you why you want to work here, assess your English level, ask questions about your work experience and your preferred area of work. It is nothing to be nervous about and there is no need to prepare for it. It takes 20 – 30 minutes. Sending us your Curriculum Vitae (CV) helps us to fully understand your qualifications, work experience and skills.

Applying for a specific job & Feedback on application form

We email job details frequently. When you see a job you like, follow the instructions on the advert. Usually this involves informing yourself about the job and completing a specific application form. We will give you feedback and you may want to make some changes. We have placed hundreds of European Social Workers in the UK and know what information employers need to see.

Invitation to interview & preparation

Sometimes we make the decision if you are invited to interview, sometimes the employer makes this decision. Sometimes you need to apply for several jobs before you are invited to interview.

Once invited, we will tell you where you need to be and at what time, give you links on how to get there and tips for finding a hotel. We will also tell you what documents to bring to interview, about the dress code and how you can prepare. We will spend an hour on the phone with you, telling you about the interview methodology in the UK and asking you some sample questions. In short, a proper interview coaching.

Attending the interview

Interviews take place in the UK – you will cover the cost of flight, travel and accommodation, unless you are informed any different (some employers make a contribution to accommodation cost). Usually the Jacaranda consultant you have been working with will be at the interviews. Often interviews are in groups because employers ask us to find them e.g. 5 Social Workers in one go.
Interviews usually include an opportunity to spend some time looking around, meeting people and asking questions.

Job offer & Reference checking

If all goes well, you will be made a job offer. Jacaranda informs you about this and guides you through the next steps. We start talking about the specific salary you will be offered and when you can start work. We also need to collect certain documents from you and get contact information from your past employers. You will work with one Jacaranda colleague on this.

CRB

This stands for Criminal Records Bureau and is a more detailed police-check. Everyone who works with vulnerable people needs to have this check done. The requirements are very specific (e.g. you provide your address details for the last 5 years and you have to provide specific documents to prove your identity and address). We will advise you about this later.
You will not be able to start work until the CRB has been returned – this can sometimes take time, but you will get a tracking number and be able to follow the progress online.

Starting work

A new job in a new country! Congratulations! It is a wonderful feeling, maybe mixed with nerves and apprehensions, but hundreds of people before you have done it – if you want to read some experience stories, just ask us.